OBJ. 9 .02 : APPLY RADIOLOGY PRINCIPLES TO PROPERLY DEVELOP AND RECORD

PATIENT STUDIES

P I C T U R E S C O U R T E S Y O F G O O G L E I M A G E S

Radiology Pt. 2

Radiology Log

Legally required documentMeeting standards of professionComparison on techniques for patient follow-

up filmsRecording quality of film taken State practice acts outline required

information for the log

Patient Measurement

Calipers – device used to measure thickness of body part

Centimeters – scale used for x-rays

Film Identification

Hospital name, address, and phone numberVeterinarian’s nameX-ray numberClient’s namePatient’s nameDateDirectional label

Developing Film

Manual Done by hand Takes longer Less expensive

Automatic Done by machine More expensive Quicker Better quality

Film Cassettes

Hold the filmPrevent exposure of film to lightHandle with care to avoid artifacts on the

film

Film Hanger

Used to secure film for processingMetal frameAllows film to hang in tanks

Manual Developing

Developing tanks Developer 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

Automatic Film Processing

Film is fed through machineIt undergoes same processes as manual

processing

Digital Radiography

Image is transferred to a computerImage is read on a computer screen Image quality tends to be better

Filing Film

Stored and filed in much the same manner as medical records

May be done alphabetically or numerically

Darkroom Care & Maintenance

Should be clutter-free and cleanShould be free of light leaksUnexposed film should be placed on counter

with a metal object on the filmHas a wet side and a dry side

Video

Digital X-ray video at local vet hospital

X-ray demonstration