Radiology

Yuba College Fluoroscopy Experiments

These experiments include the following to meet the Title 17 requirements:

1. Methods of reducing dose to patients during fluoroscopy procedures

2. Methods of reducing exposure to self and personnel

3. Image recording during the exposure of phantom.

4. Quality control of fluoroscopy equipment

Minimum time for each of the experiments, in minutes

Subject

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

General

Radiation

Protection and

Equipment

Orientation

Reduction of

Unnecessary

Patient Exposure

Reduction of

Patient and

Operator

Exposure

Influences on

Patient Exposure

- Image

recording devices

Grid Alignment

Influences on

Fluoroscopy

Contrast

Image Lag

Attenuation of

Protective

Apparel and

Accessories

Artifacts and

Quality Control

General Quality

Control

Image Intensifier

Distance

Signature Sheet

Lab

Room

Proce

Preparation Preparation

dure

30

15

30

Write up

Total time

45

120

20

15

45

20

100

30

15

30

45

120

20

15

30

15

80

40

15

15

15

20

50

15

25

90

105

30

5

15

15

15

45

15

25

75

90

5

15

30

15

65

15

15

60

25

115

20

15

20

15

70

1030min =

17hr

1

1. Each experiment is to be answered in the course assignment area. All questions are to be

answered, in the event any of the responses are incomplete or inadequate, they will be

returned for resubmission.

2. There is a signature sheet that is available in the course. This form must be mailed to me

once all the experiments have been completed. This form is necessary and will be

maintained for at least five (5) years. Each experiment performed must be under the

supervision of either a radiologist, MD with radiation approval, an R.T. or a C.R.T. and it

is their signature that is required.

3. You must follow appropriate radiation protection procedures for yourself and whoever is...