barium enema standard radiology protocol

Barium Enema – Standard Radiology Protocol

Radiology protocols can vary depending on a few things: But for the most part, radiology protocols are very similar to some degree. Today, I’m sharing a basic Barium Enema protocol just in case someone needs it for their clinic. Barium Enema Protocol Supplies Barium Enema Setup & Procedure Post Procedure Show the images to the …

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Surgical Foreign Body Xrays

Foreign Body & Radiopaque Surgical Items on Film

Foreign body radiographs. We see it on the order as “KUB for FB” meaning a Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder x-ray for Foreign Body. That is what radiographers perform when a surgical count comes up short right after surgery is completed. You see, there are people on the surgery team who have the job of counting all …

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radiation dose chart for common imaging examinations

Radiation Dose Chart (Adult) from Common Imaging Examinations

Radiation dose charts are commonly used to see how much radiation a person gets from different radiology examinations. This is a common radiation dose comparison chart. It shows the approximate effective radiation dose in comparison to natural background radiation in months/years. If you need a radiation dose chart for your work, you are welcome to …

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