Radiography of the Central Nervous System, Circulatory System, and Arthrography

Radiography Procedures

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This module provides an overview of radiography of the central nervous system, circulatory system, as well as arthrography.

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This module provides an overview of radiography of the central nervous system, circulatory system, as well as arthrography. These procedures include myelography, angiography, venography and arthrography of the synovial joint. The module offers students and practitioners thorough background knowledge in how to prepare for and perform these procedures. If you are studying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) registry exams, this module is an ideal learning resource.

You’ll learn

how to differentiate the role of a radiologist and radiographic technologist in conducting these imaging procedures
to better visualize and understand the anatomy of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and major blood vessels, with our 3D anatomical model
what room and equipment preparation is required
the steps and techniques for acquiring radiographic projections of the CNS and circulatory systems, including myelography, angiography, aortography, cardiac catheterization, venography and arthrography
to identify the indications and contraindications for performing radiography of the central nervous system, circulatory system and arthrography
how to analyze radiographs for quality and correct positioning criteria
how to manage an anaphylactic reaction
much more (see “content details” for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 0.1 - Basic anatomy and physiology of the body system

Step 0.1.1 Central nervous system</strong>

Step 0.1.2 Basic anatomy of the circulatory (cardiovascular) system

Step 0.1.3 Basic anatomy of a synovial joint

Step 0.2 - Contrast media

Step 1 - Central nervous system

Step 1.1 - Preparation

Step 1.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 1.1.2 - Radiologic technologist preparation

Step 1.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 2 - Circulatory system

Step 2.1 - Preparation

Step 2.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 2.1.2 - Contrast media preparation

Step 2.1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 2.1.4 - Patient preparation

Step 3 - Circulatory System

Step 3.1 - Preparation

Step 3.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 3.1.2 - Contrast media preparation

Step 3.1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 3.1.4 - Patient preparation

Step 4 - Circulatory system

Step 4.1 - Preparation

Step 4.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 4.1.2 - Contrast media preparation

Step 4.1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 4.1.4 - Patient preparation

Step 5 - Circulatory system

Step 5.1 - Preparation

Step 5.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 5.1.2 - Contrast media preparation

Step 5.1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 5.1.4 - Patient preparation

Step 6 - Arthrography

Step 6.1 - Preparation

Step 6.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 6.1.2 - Contrast media preparation

Step 6.1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 6.1.4 - Patient preparation

Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system
Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the synovial joint
Discuss positioning criteria, projections, use of contrast media, and procedures utilized in radiography of the central nervous system, circulatory system, and joints
Discuss the various pathological indications and contraindications for each procedure
Discuss the equipment and supply preparation for each procedure
Analyze the radiographs for quality and correct positioning criteria for each procedure
Describe the management of anaphylactic reaction
Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long