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RTA Medical Emergencies and Infection Control

RTA Medical Emergencies and Infection Control. Week 13 Caution – some images may be disturbing to the viewer …but this is what we may see in the course of our work. TRAUMA- X-RAY READY. 2 PROJECTIONS ARE BEST FOR THE PATIENT. SPINAL INJURY PT. X-TABLE LATERALS CERVICAL SPINE.

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RTA Medical Emergencies and Infection Control

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  1. RTA Medical Emergenciesand Infection Control Week 13 Caution – some images may be disturbing to the viewer …but this is what we may see in the course of our work

  2. TRAUMA- X-RAY READY

  3. 2 PROJECTIONS ARE BEST FOR THE PATIENT

  4. SPINAL INJURY PT

  5. X-TABLE LATERALSCERVICAL SPINE

  6. Dislocation of the C3 and C4 articular processes Note that C7 is not well demonstrated

  7. Some studies of spinal trauma have recorded a missed injury rate as high as 33%.

  8. C1 c2 sublux c4 wedge fx

  9. GSW TO ABD

  10. QSWMARKING ENTRANCE /EXIT WOUNDS

  11. Fractured Forearm

  12. Trauma and Surgical Radiography

  13. Blast wave injury

  14. NEAR DROWING

  15. Compound Fx of Femur

  16. Medical Emergencies • Definitions • What should the RT know? • Common Radiology Emergencies

  17. Medical Emergencies • Definition: Sudden change in medical status requiring immediate action. • For RT’s medical emergencies are rare, however as medical personnel we must be prepared to recognize emergencies.

  18. What an RT should know….. • How to….. • Avoid additional harm to the patient • Obtain appropriate medical assistance quickly • Recognize emergency situations • Remain calm and confident

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