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IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES

IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES. Week 13. Diagnostic Radiograph. Correct positioning of the patient Adequate use of contrast material Good contrast and density Answers question that prompted exam. Motion. Blurry Radiograph Will a blurry x-ray help the patient ?. Immobilization Techniques.

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IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES

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  1. IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES Week 13

  2. Diagnostic Radiograph • Correct positioning of the patient • Adequate use of contrast material • Good contrast and density • Answers question that prompted exam

  3. Motion • Blurry Radiograph • Will a blurry x-ray help the patient ?

  4. Immobilization Techniques • Scope of Immobilization Techniques • Routine Applications • Special Applications

  5. Importance of Immobilization • Decrease motion • Improves radiation protection practices • Protects patients from injury • Provides comfort to patient during exam • Improves the communication to the patient from the technologist.

  6. Immobilization Improves the Exam • Communication • Sponges • Velcro Straps • Sandbags • Head Clamps • Tape

  7. Children • Get down to child size • Kindness • Patience

  8. Pediatric Immobilization • Communication • Sheets • Tape • Velcro straps • Octastop board • Pigg-O-Stat

  9. Immobilization for Pediatrics

  10. PEDS…… CONTINUED • OCTASTOP BOARD COMMUNICATION IS A MUST !!

  11. Trauma • Cervical Collars • Backboards • Spine boards • Splints • Tape • Cardboard

  12. Review • Communication • Patient Assessment • Immobilization Techniques

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