Fluoroscopy Safety Protocols- Principles & Applications: Part 2

Fluoroscopy Safety Protocols- Principles & Applications: Part 2

Price
$14.95
Credit0.5 ASRT Category A

Overview

About this On Demand

This program will provide a history of early fluoroscopes, and the basic principles of fluoroscopic function. The components, particularly the image intensifier, and how they convert x-rays to visible light will be discussed. Modern fluoroscopes have new features that technologists need to be aware of; these advanced elements will also be covered. The importance of the use fluoroscopy for various imaging procedures will be covered as well.

Agenda

Principles & Applications

Limitations Early Fluoroscopes

  • Fluorescent screens
  • Ambient light
  • Radiologist Dose

Principles of Fluoroscopy

  • X-ray Tube, Low Tube Current
  • Fluorescent Screens
  • Noisier, Real-time Images

Modern Features

  • AEC
  • Last Image Hold/Frame Averaging
  • Electronic Collimation

Applications

  • GI Studies
  • Myelography
  • Arthrography

 

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Recall how an x-ray image is converted to visible light
  • List the sources of image contrast
  • Describe the limitations of early fluoroscopes
  • Select the typical tube energy (kVp) range for fluoroscopy
  • Identify the various components of a fluoroscope

How it Works:

  • Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
Faculty

Name

Joseph Mahoney, DABR

Credits

ASRT Category A

ASRT

This program provides 0.5 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states.  Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada.  You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.