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Radiology Pt. 2
Obj. 9.02: Apply radiology principles to properly develop and record patient studies
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2. Radiology Log Legally required document
Meeting standards of profession
Comparison on techniques for patient follow-up films
Recording quality of film taken
State practice acts outline required information for the log

3. Patient Measurement
Calipers – device used to measure thickness of body part
Centimeters – scale used for x-rays

4. Film Identification Hospital name, address, and phone number
Veterinarian’s name
X-ray number
Client’s name
Patient’s name
Date
Directional label

5. Developing Film Manual Automatic Done by hand Takes longer
Less expensive
Automatic
Done by machine
More expensive
Quicker
Better quality

6. Film Cassettes Hold the film Prevent exposure of film to light
Handle with care to avoid artifacts on the film

7. Film Hanger Used to secure film for processing Metal frame
Allows film to hang in tanks

8. Manual Developing Developing tanks Developer solution Fixer solution
Left side
Develops the film
Fixer solution
Right side
Fixes film and maintains life of film
Wash tank
Far right
Rids film of chemicals

9. Automatic Film Processing
Film is fed through machine
It undergoes same processes as manual processing

10. Digital Radiography Image is transferred to a computer
Image is read on a computer screen
Image quality tends to be better

11. Filing Film
Stored and filed in much the same manner as medical records
May be done alphabetically or numerically

12. Darkroom Care & Maintenance
Should be clutter-free and clean
Should be free of light leaks
Unexposed film should be placed on counter with a metal object on the film
Has a wet side and a dry side

13. Video
Digital X-ray video at local vet hospital
X-ray demonstration