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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. The radiologic technologist must also obtain gated images: If the patient’s heartbeat is irregular or too fast, a nurse may need to administer beta blockers to slow the heart rate down.

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AuntMinnie 2009: California technologist faces testimony in CT overdose case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. A second CT scan by radiologic technologist Susan Sampson took only two minutes and included 25 axial slices.

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Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

Imaging Technology

The radiologic technologists also like having removable, lightweight detectors because it makes it easier to perform numerous extremity exams and the system also delivers less radiation dose. The FDR Go PLUS is particularly ideal for the emergency room, OR, patient rooms and critical care.

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AuntMinnie 2010: Settlement reached in Mad River pediatric CT radiation case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. A second CT scan by radiologic technologist Susan Sampson took only two minutes and included 25 axial slices.

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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

When radiology professionals at local hospitals around the World Trade Center and the Pentagon got word of the September 11 terror attacks, they prepared for the worst, unsure of how many patients would be coming through their doors. Patients who needed CT scans were transported to radiology on the hospital’s third floor.

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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

3 Who Is Treated in Radiology? A variety of patients are treated by the radiology department. Trauma patients are common, some coming directly from the emergency room. Other patients have more routine radiology visits, like those receiving an annual mammography evaluation.