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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barium swallow standard protocol

Barium Swallow – 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 Swallow protocol just in case someone needs it for their clinic. Barium Swallow Protocol Supplies Barium Swallow Setup Procedure Images Needed to Acquire Show the images to …

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Covid-19 Staffing Model

Covid-19: ALARA Now Applies to the Staffing Schedule (+8 Templates)

(8 Staffing Model Templates Attached) (PPT Slides for Schedule Reduction Attached) As Low As Reasonably Achievable now applies to staffing models and not just radiation levels. The Coronavirus pandemic has reduced patient volumes in healthcare settings across the country. While some emergency rooms and intensive care units are getting hammered with more patients than they …

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