Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and Cancer Fact Sheet

Assignment Task

Description of what the images demonstrated - not just the radiologist's report You could then go on to describe/explore the different types of treatment options depending on the site of the tumor (if there was on for eg) but make sure that you have looked at current evidence and

Discuss patient care and safety considerations Patient preparation

• Can be simple e.g. explanation, manual handling considerations, removing opaque objects
• May be more complex and there may be emotional issues involved too Could include safety questionnaire and answers from that in contrast examinations and any safety issues
• Could discuss eGFR and was the contrast volume reduced/increased due to patient
  Critical evaluation of the techniques/protocols/parameters used
• Technique to include patient positioning and immobilisation
• Try to not just state what was done but demonstrate an understanind of why (for higher marks) Series scanned and why- antero-posterior planning scan of the thorax and abdomen from apices of lung to ilac crests - used to plan the helical range
  Tables of parameters used
• Discussion of at least 1 of the parameters used within the technique e.g. pitch used for the examination or how a particular value influences noise in the image and so image quality or AEC used
• If contrast agent used - table of flow rate, volume and strength
• If contrast agent used - discussion about why venflon is in the right ACF or why higher flow rate was required etc

Justification

• Within your assignment you can consider investigating in depth some of the factors relating to the stated justification criteria
• So what does the guidance say about your patient's case study?
• Is there guidance available on the clinical history/specific symptoms?
• Is there guidance about which

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