What is contrast dye made of? Radiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically iodine, or more rarely barium-sulfate. What are the side effects of contrast dye after a CT scan? Abdominal cramping. …
(This article is a work-in-progress. I am continuing to gather information to complete. Thank you to Chris Codding @ XrayCoach.com for assisting.) There are so many websites on the internet with conflicting information about radiology licensure that I decided to write an updated source. A common question I see is something like “What states can …
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“He was the only one able to run X-rays, and without the service the ER was at risk of closing.” – Business Insider Captain Obvious Visits Healthcare A recent article in the Business Insider explains how a lone radiographer had to sleep in an RV on-site in order to keep a hospital open. His presence …