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CT scan involving a child (a few questions)

Hello all, I am NOT seeking medical advice but rather want to understand how the general process works for a child getting a CT scan in terms of steps from start to finish (I am aware some hospital procedures and systems are different). Quick background - My 2 year old had to get a chest CT scan, but I forgot to put her hospital wrist band on and did not realize it until the doctor's/anesthesiologist had already taken her into the CT scan room. Half way through the nurse came out to get a wrist band from the receptionist (as they realized my child did not have one on) and mentioned they had already started the CT scan (under general anesthesia) Considering there are 2 different parties involved in the process: anethesiologist/doctor + nurse and radiologists inside the control room Did the absence of my child's wristband (MY FAULT) unintentionally put my child at harm? i.e. could they have had wrong patient information, or given my child additional scans that were not...

Weekly Career / General Questions Thread: December 21, 2020

This is the weekly career / general questions thread for the week of December 21, 2020. Questions about radiology as a career (both as a medical specialty and radiologic technology), student questions, workplace guidance, and everyday inquiries are welcome here. This thread and this subreddit in general are not the place for medical advice. If you do not have results for your exam, your provider/physician is the best source for information regarding your exam. Posts of this sort that are posted outside of the weekly thread will continue to be removed. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/khccba/weekly_career_general_questions_thread_december/

Is this article legit? Do Bananas cause radiation?

Seems an interesting article, calculates how many bananas to eat to reduce radiation. Is it legit? https://startupinvestor.medium.com/does-eating-a-banana-cause-cancer-967313dd0f5 submitted by /u/samuelsss1213144 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/kh868h/is_this_article_legit_do_bananas_cause_radiation/

Essentials of Skeletal Radiology Textbooks

Hello! I was just wondering if anyone knew the differences between the second and third edition. I am looking at purchasing a used copy and was wondering if there were any major differences. Thanks in advance :) submitted by /u/erikaec45 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/kh6fa3/essentials_of_skeletal_radiology_textbooks/

What is the accepted attire for a Rad Tech job interview?

Exactly what the title suggests. What have you generally worn and what have you seen worn for job interviews in Radiologic Technology? Is there a difference when it comes to a clinic or hospital setting? A manager position? submitted by /u/vanala [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/kh2pxz/what_is_the_accepted_attire_for_a_rad_tech_job/

Why I got same radiation for CT (w+w/o contrast) and CT (w/o contrast)?

I recently got 2 CT's for abdomen and pelvis for kidney stones from the same hospital. 1) CTU (DLP; precon 100, contrast 280, total 380 mgy*cm) 2) CT without contrast ((DLP; 360 mgy*cm) Why did I get similar DLP's for these? I thought I should get 1/3 of radiation for the CT without contrast as it is 1 pass? I am 25 and kind of worried about radiation so just wanted to ask the experts. Thank you all! submitted by /u/samuelsss1213144 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/kh2ix5/why_i_got_same_radiation_for_ct_wwo_contrast_and/

I take the ARRT tomorrow.

Graduated yesterday and tomorrow afternoon I will hopefully knock this thing out of the park. I am incredibly nervous and my brain is all like, "did you study this? did you study that? What's the exact positioning for this projection?". I'm trying not to cram today but more or less breeze through and review definitions and concepts. Felt like I had to get this out so thanks for coming to my stress talk! submitted by /u/blue_13 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/kgw9es/i_take_the_arrt_tomorrow/