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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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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

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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

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In the weeks following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, AuntMinnie.com spoke with radiologists at hospitals in New York City and Washington, DC, about the role radiology played in caring for the victims. Chief of Radiology Hyman Shwartzberg, MD, was on grand rounds when the first plane hit. "It

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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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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

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A radiology department is responsible for providing diagnostic studies and radiation therapy. Some common radiology studies include x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, mammography, and ultrasound. Because they work with radiation, there are radiation exposure risks associated with any job in radiology. 3 Who Is Treated in Radiology?

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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.