Determining the Differences in Imaging Protocols - IT Assignment

Internal Code: MAS883

IT Assignment:

On your 2A clinical placement, you will select one particular anatomical area, and select 6 examinations of that area (for example, 6 chest examinations, 6 wrist examinations, etc). You must have had some level of involvement in each of these examinations. You must obtain de-identified copies of each examination, and include these in your assignment. For each of these examinations: 1. Discuss and justify the imaging protocol used, and any technique modifications that were employed in gaining the images. 2. Identify, describe, and justify normal radiographic anatomical structure, appearance, and alignment. 3. Identify and describe the radiographic appearances of any pathology or traumatic injury present. If there is no pathology or traumatic injury, explain your reasons for coming to this conclusion. 4. Provide a full, detailed critique of the quality of the images obtained.