Imaging Pathology of the Chest and Abdomen - Session 3
Credits
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2 ASRT Category A
Overview
About this On Demand
Imaging Pathology of the Chest and Abdomen - Session 3
Recognition of the pathological processes presented in your images is key to ensuring a successful imaging exam. This video will review structures needed to be included on an upright abdominal image and review for free fluid versus free air. A major focus on the importance of proper decubitus projection of the abdomen will be discussed.
Session Schedule
Technical Stuff
- Do you need the pelvis on the upright?
- How free fluid displaces normal organs
- How masses displace normal organs
Free Air vs. Air Fluid Levels
- How do they differ?
- Why do we do right side down decubitus projections of the abdomen only?
Calcifications in Organs and Vessels
- kidneys
- gall bladder
- pancreas
- arteries
- spleen
- pelvis
Review of Cases
Educational Objectives
- Determine which structures need to be included on an upright abdominal image
- Describe how free fluid and masses displace normal organs
- Compare and contrast free-fluid versus free air
- Explain why a decubitus abdomen image is done with left side down
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
Debra Kendall, M.Ed, RT(R)(CV)(QM)(CT)
Debra holds a Masters Degree in Education with a specialty in Instructional Technology from Texas Technical University in Lubbock Texas. She has 30+ years experience in education, diagnostic radiology and computed tomography.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 2 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.