Study Guide

Objective

Objectives:
The radiography student
can explain the structure, basic operation and functions of a fluoroscopy device in order to optimise radiation exposure for the staff and patient
can ensure safety while working in a fluoroscopy environment
knows the professional responsibility and duties of the radiographer when working in a multidisciplinary team and understands the importance of teamwork
knows the principles of patient guidance in radiological procedures and can plan a guidance session
knows the basics of planning, implementing and evaluating the most common fluoroscopy-guided examinations and procedures
knows the contrast media used in fluoroscopy examinations and how to use them safely
knows the importance of preparing the patient, observing the patient during the examination and providing aftercare as part of a radiological procedure
knows how to use aseptic techniques in radiological procedures
knows the purpose of the basic tools used in arterial procedures and can prepare them for a procedure
understands the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and can apply this knowledge in radiological procedures
knows how to provide drug treatment in radiological procedures
knows how to take an ECG and knows the basics of interpreting the result
knows how to act and take responsibility in first aid and resuscitation situations

Content

Contents:
Functioning of a fluoroscopy device and optimisation of radiation exposure
The most common fluoroscopy examinations and procedures
Radiation safety in fluoroscopy examinations and procedures
Arterial examinations and procedures
Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
Safety in radiological procedures
Multidisciplinary teamwork in radiological procedures
Guidance and support for patients in radiological procedures
Sudden changes in the patient’s vitals
Radiological procedure on a patient suffering from coronary artery disease causing blockages in the lower extremities
Preparedness for emergency care and teamwork in resuscitation
Implementation, assessment and recording of safe intravenous drug treatment
Emergency resuscitation and patient monitoring equipment
ECG interpretation

Prerequisites

Patient care and drug treatment in clinical radiography, 10 credits
Ultrasound and Mammography, 5 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for expert level are applied.