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examples of airborne precautions
SARS, TB, varicella, measles
examples of droplet diseases
flu, mumps, meningitis, pneumonia
examples of contact diseases
MRSA, staph, e. coli, c. diff
what should you ensure before moving/sliding a patient?
ensure the patient identity and assess their ability to assist
how many people are needed for a log roll?
at least 3 people
body temperature for adults
97.8-99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 celcius)
body temperature for infants
99-99.7 deg fahrenheit
normal pulse for adults
60-90 beats per min
normal pulse for infants
120 bpm
normal respirations for adults
15-20 breaths per min
,normal respirations for infants
30-60 breaths per min
regular blood pressure for adults
less than 120/80
regular blood pressure for teens
85-130/45-80
signs of shock
cold and clammy skin
- SOB
- nausea
- increased heart rate
- decreased blood pressure
what is a deterministic effect
An effect that has a threshold dose, below this dose, nothing happens
examples of deterministic effects
Skin erythema, epilation, cataracts
what organ receives the greatest dose of radiation?
the skin
are cells able to repair from radiation damage?
Yes, about 90% of the time
Males: what dose level may cause temporary infertility?
2Gy
Females: what dose level may suppress menstruation?
0.1Gy
, Females: is radiosensitivity increased before or after the age of 30?
after the age of 30
how can you reduce dose to ovaries?
collimate well
- place pt in prone position
what is demonstrated in a medial oblique knee?
the fibula is free from the tibia
what is demonstrated in an external oblique knee?
the fibula is aligned with the anterior edge of the tibia
- 1/2 of the patella is free from SI
what is the nose of the scotty dog?
transverse process
what is the neck of the scotty dog?
pars interarticularis
PA oblique C-Spines demonstrate the IV foramina ______ to the IR
closest to the IR
AP Oblique L-Spines demonstrate what?
the Z-joints of the side in contact
what does the Townes projection best demonstrate?
dorsum sellae
Caldwell: If you can only align the IOML, what should be done?
add an extra 8deg caudad
Caldwell: if the AML is perpendicular to the IR, how can you
correct this?
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