How Fluoroscopy Systems Work
Identify:
- The X-ray system components
Understand:
- The role of each X-ray component in the image production chain
- The basic operation of a fluoroscopy system
- How the region of interest is identified in interventional procedures
- How are X-rays generated
Videos
Projections of the C-arm to Obtain Different Views of the Target Anatomy
Isocentering: Centering the Region of Interest (ROI)
Radiation Safety and Dose Control
Understand:
- The risks of ionizing radiation
- Basic principles of radiation safety
Explain:
- The roles of time, distance, and shielding in radiation safety
- Basic units of measure of radiation exposure
Cardiac Anatomy in Fluoroscopy Views
Understand:
- How X-rays are used in the cath lab
- Heart anatomy in standard fluoroscopy views
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Please take the X-ray Views & Basics Assessment in Dot Compliance