Overcoming the complexities of CXR without a dose penalty. Chest X-rays (CXR) are one of the most difficult radiographs to interpret. The dense chest structure includes complex overlying and underlying patient anatomy, and the ever-present motions of the lungs and heart. Ideally, radiologists would like to
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De autoria da Dr.ª Cheryl Turner, diretora de educação e de treinamento globais na Legion Healthcare Partners; e fundadora do Rad-Cast, o podcast de educação continuada para profissionais de radiologia. Principais causas de experiências adversas do paciente em radiologia. Neste blog,vamos abordar exemplos reais de experiências adversas
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A Two-Part Series on Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Risks to Patient Safety. By Dr. Cheryl Turner, Director of Global Education and Training at Legion Healthcare Partners; and founder of Rad-Cast, the CE Podcast for Rad Professionals. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about
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A guide to the science behind X-ray noise. As a radiographer, your goal from day to day, from patient to patient, is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis – at the lowest possible dose. You have a
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The three cornerstones of high-quality, consistent X-ray imaging. Like most technologies, X-ray imaging software is evolving, delivering more automation and improved image quality. However, the fundamental imaging basics for radiologic technologists remain unchanged. Here is a helpful review of the imaging basics for rad techs. In
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Epidemiologic evidence and bench research demonstrate the truth about low radiation risk to patients. By Dr. Akshay Baheti and Dr. Bhavin Jankharia. The perceived risk of radiation from medical imaging remains a major source of concern in the minds of many radiologists, referring physicians,
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Recommendations and guidelines for the use of Paediatric DRLs. By Raija Seuri , Paediatric Radiologist in Helsinki University Hospital and clinical consultant for the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland. Editor’s note: the spelling of ‘paediatric’ used in this blog is the correct spelling in
Read MoreDo you agree with Dr. Pelc's views? What's your take? Editor's Note: Dr. Pelc is Professor of Radiology and Bioenginnering and Electrical Engineering at Stanford. He recently visited Carestream Health's Rochester, NY offices as a guest speaker.
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Radiation dose has long been an important industry topic. Recently, attention has broadened from the health field to prominent mainstream/consumer awareness. With more patients becoming sensitized to this topic, imaging professionals are fielding more dose-related questions—including those related to projection radiography. Given the substantial benefits of
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