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Carlton Adler Ch 39
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patient considerations in mobile radiography | communication, manipulating equipment, positioning and pathology |
what to watch out for with mobile radiography | equipment power supplies, oxygen tubing, IV lines, catheters |
who's responsibility is it to return all items to their original locations? | radiographer |
what is optimal position for mobile chest? | erect or semi erect whenever possible |
how many lead aprons should you carry? | 2- one for radiographer, one for pt. |
what is minimum distance radiographer should be from mobile machine for mobile radiography? | 6' or more |
what kind of output does a battery operated unit generator have? | 3 phase |
advantages of capacitor discharge system | lighter, smaller, easier to move, no charging |
disadvantage of capacitor discharge system | kVp drops during exposure |
what kind of battery is used in battery operated unit? | nickle cadmium battery |
how many batteries does battery operated unit have? | 2, one for motor, one for tube |
how many exposures is a fully charged portable unit usually good for? | 10-15 exposures with a reasonable distance |
advantages of battery operated unit? | cordless, constant kVp and mAs |
what should be recorded on all portable films? | pt marker, pt. position, technical factors, SID |
when demonstrating air fluid levels portable, how many films may be necessary | 2, one normal, one for fluid levels |
what is minimum SSD in mobile? | 12" |
what kind of PPE is required for secretion | gloves only |
what kind of PPE is required for strict isolation | mask, gown, gloves |