RAD2011

Radiographic imaging and methods 3

Objectives On completion of this subject students will know how to position the patient for radiographic examinations of the abdomen; have a good working knowledge of mobile, theatre and trauma imaging systems and associated imaging examinations; have a sound understanding of image intensification systems and the determination of image quality. The imaging component of this subject will provide students with the technical and physical aspects of fluoroscopic imaging systems, digital and non-digital, and the physical principles of plane-film imaging. The methods component will provide students with the requisite radiographic knowledge to participate in contrast examinations of the gastrointestinal tract using both fluoroscopic and non-fluoroscopic imaging systems. The information technology component of this subject provides students with an introduction to the applications of information technology in the field of medical imaging, with specific emphasis on differences between general applications of IT and its role in medical imaging. The subject also aims to further develop students' computing skills commenced in RAD1041 and RAD1092.

Synopsis Mobile radiography, theatre imaging, trauma imaging, non-contrast radiographic examinations of the abdomen and contrast examinations of the gastrointestinal system, sialography. The imaging component topics include mobile x-ray generators and consoles; plane-film imaging; magnification radiography; image intensification, coupling optics and video imaging; viewing and recording the fluoroscopic image; cine fluorography and spot film cameras; hard copy devices and quality assurance and fundamentals of digital fluoroscopy. Information technology components: hardware and software description. Operating systems and applications: word processing, databases, spreadsheets. Programming. Computer control of instrumentation. Computer networking. Picture archiving and communication systems. High resolution monitor displays. High resolution-high contrast printers.

Assessment To be advised

Texts

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