RAD2011

Radiographic imaging and methods 3

Objectives On completion of this subject students will have a good working knowledge of mobile imaging systems and associated radiographic examinations; and have a sound understanding of photofluroscopy and the determination of image quality. The imaging component of this subject will provide students with the technical and physical aspects of the photofluoroscopic imaging system and the mathematical and physical principles of body section radiography. The fundaments of magnification radiography and foreign body localisation will also be covered. The methods component will provide students with the requisite radiographic knowledge to conduct and evaluate accident and emergency examinations and paediatric radiographic and imaging examinations. In addition, students will have the knowledge and skills to be able to participate effectively in contrast examinations of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems and the urinary tract using both photofluoroscopic and non-photofluoroscopic imaging systems.

Synopsis Paediatric radiography, accident and emergency radiography and mobile imaging. Foreign body localisation and magnification techniques. Barium studies of the gastrointestinal tract. Sialography. Oral cholecystography. Intravenous, post-operative cholangiopancreatography. Ascending and exretion urography, micturating cystourethrography, urethrography and retrograde pyeloureterography. Mobile x-ray generators and consoles, body section imaging including panatomography, magnification, image intensification, coupling optics and video imaging, viewing and recording the fluoroscopic image, cine and spot film cameras, hard copy devices and quality assurance.

Assessment One written examination (three hours): 60% · Laboratory reports: 10% · One investigative report: 15% · One multi-station image appraisal examination: 15%

Recommended texts

Ballinger P W Merrill's atlas of radiographic positions and radiologic procedures Mosby, 1995
Bushberg J, Seibert A J, Leidholdt E, and Boone J M The essential physics of medical imaging Williams and Wilkins, 1994
Bushong S Radiologic science for technologists Mosby, 1997
Chapman S and Nakielny R A guide to radiological procedures Balliere Tindall, 1993
Lau L (ed.) Imaging guidelines VMPF, 1997

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