what is the biggest difference with digital portables
APR programs built in
on a DR portable, you can only adjust what
kVp and mAs
maintain a minimum of __ to pt
3 m
at 40-72”, there is __ more exposure
3.24 x
at 50-72”, there is __ more exposure
2x
what are the benefits of large SID
less divergence (dec cutoff)
lower pt dose
better spatial resolution
what are the benefits of a smaller SID
divergence can be utilized
shorter exp = less motion
less wear and tear
grids must be used when
part thickness exceeds 10 cm
what is the 10 kVp rule
reduction of 10 kVp
cuts mAs in half
fiberglass casts
increase +25-30%
(3-4 kVp)
plaster casts
medium +50% (5 kVp)
large +100% (10 kVp)
wet casts
add one step of mAs
what are the 4 moments of hand hygeine
before pt/enviro contact
before aseptic procedure
after bodily fluid exposure
after pt/enviro contact
contact precaution PPE
gloves (outpt)
gown (inpt)
droplet precaution PPE
gown
surgical mask
gogles
airborne precaution PPE
N95 mask
reverse precautions PPE
gown
gloves
mask
cap
boot covers
what cant yo udo when pt haas femoral lines
sit them up
what is the best way to image chests
erect
rules for imaging hip arthroplasty
do not cross legs
do not flex past 90 deg
>1 inch beyond prosthesis
