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Digital and Fluoroscopic Radiation Protection
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Overview
About this Webinar
Most digital radiography seminars discuss how the equipment works and the physics behind it. This webinar is designed to give radiographers practical knowledge to help them use their CR, DR, C-Arm and fluoroscopic equipment. With over 340 images and photos, this presentation will feel like a "hands-on" workshop.
This webinar will confront the universal problems and concerns with digital radiography. You will learn why you should be using 15-20 kVp higher and about 1/3 the mAs required for film/screen. Little training exists to provide an understanding of the use of Exposure Index (EI) numbers and ranges. These will be discussed throughout the webinar.
In addition, we will be discussing many fluoroscopic topics which have never been covered before. Topics covered are: the location of the least amount of scatter with the c-arm in the lateral position in OR, the difference in scatter protection between .25mm, .375mm and .50mm lead aprons, the location of scatter in a fluoro room in the AP position, and the Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF).
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Select appropriate technical factors to optimize acquiring a diagnostic image, consistent with ALARA.
- Describe at least three different ways to critique a digital image.
- Identify what is needed to use a technique chart for digital systems.
- Describe why a Ferlic Filter is beneficial on a cross-table lateral hip view.
- Explain why Off Focus radiation shielding your patient is so important.
- Outline the legal implications of not marking images, post processing collimation and changing algorithms.
- Describe the areas of least radiation using the c-arm in OR for a lateral hip.
- Identify the type of lead apron that offers the best protection in fluoroscopy.
- Review the location of scatter radiation for an AP patient using a fluoro room.
- Recognize the importance of ORSIF(Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy)
Schedule
AM Session | Digital Radiography Part 1
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Digital Radiography Part 1
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PM Session | Radiation Protection Experiments (and Sternums)
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Fluoroscopic Radiation Protection
Putting it all Together
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Audience
- Radiologic Technologists
- Health Physicists
- Students
- Medical Imaging Specialists
- Educators
- Vendor Personnel
Faculty
Name
Dennis Bowman, RT(R), CRT (R)(F)
Dennis has been an active radiologic technologist for over 30 years. He has been employed as a Staff Technologist at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California since 1990 as well as being the Clinical Instructor for the Cabrillo College Radiology Program. With a digital dosimeter and a vast array of body phantoms, Dennis has put in hundreds of hours researching, studying and putting into practice, the new digital techniques. Dennis has traveled nationally and internationally, lecturing on how best to use and critique digital radiography as a “shooting tech”, Dennis fully understands all the problems techs encounter and is able to help them solve those problems with humor. He is experienced, knowledgeable and brings an enthusiastic teaching style you will enjoy.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8 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.
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