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Re: Mobile Radiography |
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Nick |
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Apr 24, 08 - 10:34 PM |
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212.159.119.170 |
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noldnall@hotmail.com |
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"is laid down why we only do chest xrays mobile and only for clinical emergencies. i have read these on line and am lost especially if i get a question referring to whether a mobile xray is done on the ward in and out of hours"
Ok lets go through this slowly..
Modern mobile generators with are able to produce short time exposures with enough mAs to image the majority of chest and abdomen patients well
However we would have to use a stationary grid which may compromise image quality
I worked in the National Spinal Injuries Centre for a number of years and the quality of most mobile images was excellent.
So whats it all about
My take on it is one of dose and the temporary controlled area, particulary on wards with little space to ensure the primary beam is directed safely.
Secondly it takes time and manpower to position accurately to produce optimum images
Thirdly it is often very uncomfortable for the patient.
Fourth Patients on high dependency monitoring and attached to complex "nursing" equipment are at risk being moved around the hospital, (however - note they seem to get to CT and MR OK!)
Many arguments are presented - wards like mobiles as it does not take their staff away for long
Some wards dont like mobiles as they think their staff get irradiatd to much
Radiographers dont like mobiles they have to walk long distances and are out of the department for a long time..
Some radiographers isist they cant manage a good image.. some manage excellent high quality images!
Manuy arguments are spurious and an excuse why they should be done or not...
IRMER says the imaging should be of net benefit to the patient so it always necessary to weigh up all aspects of the case.... |
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