Radiography

(2006:1), with the recent expansion of diagnostic and interventional radiology, it has been noted that an alarming dose of radiation can be administered to a patient, in a single scan, without having to repeat a procedure. With the evolution of radiography, interventional radiology has become a norm in the diagnosis protocol and it is therefore important to understand the concept of interventional radiology, along with the radiation protection that follows it. According to Kessel (2013:1),…

Snapping Hip Syndrome Pain and Pain Management Snapping hip syndrome is often seen in dancers, since dancers are constantly standing perfectly straight and resisting the natural posture of their body. It is a condition in which the dancer or athlete hears/ feels a snapping or popping sensation in the hip joint. For the majority of the population, snapping hip syndrome does not cause pain or discomfort, but in a sport where the athlete is constantly manipulating the hip joint, such as in dance,…

The Role of the Radiographer Radiographers function as part of a multi-professional team within a clinical setting, and a number of important skills are necessary to deliver the service required of radiographic technologists. This composition defines and explores some of the key personal and professional standards to which all radiographic technologists need to adhere. Let us begin with a brief discussion of the 4 Bioethical Principles applicable to all members of the health team in imparting a…

Case Study A 22 year old female has been brought to the emergency room after fainting at home with complaints of flu-like symptoms for the last eight days (GCU, 2010). She has reported vomiting several times a day and having difficulty keeping food or liquids down. She states she has been “taking more than the recommended dose of antacids to help with nausea symptoms”. She has become dehydrated, so an IV has been placed and fluids have been started. She also has had an arterial blood gas (ABG)…

Introduction The most powerful and prominent force in the world has without a doubt has been, the rapid advancement of technology following the industrial revolution. From the introduction of the steam engine by James Watt to the mass expansion of railway lines, technological advancement has increased productivity and globalization exponentially. By breakthroughs in communication, transportation, and information technology, the world in which we reside has become unrecognizable to what it was…

Marie Skłodowska Curie, born Maria Salomea Skłodowska on the 7th of september 1867. She was a polish chemist and physicist who had pioneered research on radioactivity, she was the first woman to receive a nobel prize and later died due to her research. Though, before any of this happened she was the youngest child of née Boguska and Władysław Skłodowski two teachers from Bronisława who lost all their property and fortunes in the Polish national uprisings to restore Poland’s independence from the…

objects. Digital imaging is the computer processed numerical representation of physical images. The JPL played a lead role in developing this technology. This has proven incredibly useful in a variety of medical technologies, like CAT scanners, radiography and microscopy.” Cat scans and others are thanks to space travel without these tools, medical treatments wouldn’t be the…

Understanding Curriculum Experiences The word curriculum is one of the most common, yet complicated terminologies used in education. It has many different meanings and definitions depending on the people discussing it. The curriculum is most often thought of as a formal document used by educators to control what is taught in classrooms. However, curriculum has a much more fluid definition. Blaise and Nuttall (2011) discuss the five key concepts of curriculum (p. 82); these concepts examine…

The Baroque period is known for some of the greatest advances in the use of tenebrism, painterly techniques, and dynamic expressionism. For this historical study, the main category that will be focused on will be the Italian Baroque, more specifically the work of the artist Artemisia Gentileschi. The Italian Baroque Period lasted from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. Gentileschi was a female artist who worked around the period of 1593 to ca. 1652. In order to narrow down the…

Introduction Maya Angelou once said “They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel” (Sonnabend, 2016). This essay will explore how a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) works in partnership with patients to ensure their health care needs are met, what the clinical and legal responsibilities of a MRT as a health professional is and how these can be adhered to. It will also explore the rights of patients and the role the MRT plays in meeting these rights, ensuring…