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IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES. 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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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 • Scope of Immobilization Techniques • Routine Applications • Special Applications
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.
Immobilization Improves the Exam • Communication • Sponges • Velcro Straps • Sandbags • Head Clamps • Tape
Children • Get down to child size • Kindness • Patience
Pediatric Immobilization • Communication • Sheets • Tape • Velcro straps • Octastop board • Pigg-O-Stat
PEDS…… CONTINUED • OCTASTOP BOARD COMMUNICATION IS A MUST !!
Trauma • Cervical Collars • Backboards • Spine boards • Splints • Tape • Cardboard
Review • Communication • Patient Assessment • Immobilization Techniques