caring for the x-ray room
-ensure pt safety
-maintain image quality
-protect equipment
-comply with regulations
sanitize
wipe down surfaces
-positioning aids, lead aprons and sponges
-door handles, control consoles, lead shields
-avoid liquids near electronics
equipment maintenance
-inspect equipment for damage
-bucky tray, collimater and tube all move smoothly and lock
-calibrate equipment
-schedule servicing
detector
-aka X-Ray plate
-aka Image Receptor (IR)
-kept clean
-use nonporous cover when used under a patient or wipe with cavi wipes
why use precaution?
treat everything as infectious
-handle patients without contaminating yourself
-reduce risk of diseases
hand hygiene
wash hands before and after patient or use hand sanitizer
personal protective equipment (PPE)
gloves
gowns
masks
eye protection
face shields
respiratory hygiene
cover mouth and nose when coughing
-provide masks to patients who are coughing
safe injection practices
use sterile needles and syringes
handling patient care equipment and linens
handle contaminated equip safely to avoid spread
-appropriate procedures for laundry and waste
sharps safety
use sharps containers for disposal
DO NOT RECAP NEEDLES BY HAND!
hand washing
aseptic technique
-wash before and after each patient
preparing the room
have all accessories needed for procedure nearby
-get sponges, contrast agents, towels, tongue depressor, tape etc.
minor procedures
up to rad techs to know instruments and supplies needed and ensure sterility for DR.
mobile imaging
C-Arm
-seen mostly in the OR
portable machines
-seen anywhere there is a patient that cannot travel safely
KEEP CLEAN
