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I haven't been here for a while since I was very busy with my offline life. But I am just surprised to find out that this blog has already gained a page rank of 3! Well, I just hope that I can still have this PR with my other blogs where I spend most of my time when I'm online. I just register this one at Payperpost and hoping that it will be approved soon. I hope I can spend more time in here

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It's been a while since I posted here. Actually I have already tried to redirect this blog to my new one at wordpress; but lately, while I was surfing the net, I absentmindedly typed this blog's URL and hit enter to check for the Page Rank and guess what?! I still have a page rank of two despite leaving here for quite some time.Now, I am planning to make use of this one for a while for various

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I don't know when was the last Page Rank Update exactly, But when I accessed my PayPerPost account, I was overwhelmed by the number of available Opps for me to grab. When I checked the Pr of this blog, I was really glad that it went a notch higher from PR 2 to PR 3 this year.This is really a great new year for this blog... I hope my other blogs will soon have even a PR of 1... I just hope that

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- is useful in diagnosing abnormalities of the articular disk, small oval plate, between the condyle of the mandible and mandibular fossa. * Single-contrast opaque arthrography of TMJ , although relatively uncomfortable to the patient, it is easy to perform; it requires 0.5 to 1 ml o contrast. Before it is performed, preliminary tomographic images are generally taken with the patients mouth in

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- is performed for the evaluation of either partial or complete tears in rotator cuff or glenoidal labrum or frozen shoulder. a. single-contrast shoulder arthrography - 10 or 20 ml positive contrast medium is injected. b. double-contrast shoulder arhrography - 3 to 4 ml positive contrast medium and 10 to 12 ml of air is injected.* The images most often taken are AP( both

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C) Wrist Arthrography Primary indication: trauma, persistent pain or limitation of motion. Injection of contrast: ( 1.5 to 4 ml ) Position: PA, lateral and both obliques.D) Hip Arthrography * is performed most often on children to evaluate congenital hip dislocation befoe treatment. In adults: primary use of hip arthrography is to detect a loose hip prosthesis

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In this method requires the use of stress device.The limb is placed in the frame to widen the side of the joint space.This widening of intra-structural space permits better distribution of contrast around the meniscus. When contrast arthrograms are to be made, the patient is turned to prone position and the centering point for each side of the joint is fluroscopically

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Film: 14 x 17 in ( 35 x 43 cm ) or 7x17 in ( 18 x 43 cm ) lengthwisePosition of patient:- lateral position, either recumbent or upright. If possible, left lateral position should be used to place the heart closer to the film and minimize shadow.- Oppenheimer recommends the use of orthostatic (upright) position to reproduce the physiologic conditions, and allowed to stand in a normal position.-

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Film: 14 x 17 in ( 35 x 43 cm ) or 7 x 17 in ( 18 x 43 cm ) lengthwisePosition of patient- place the patient in the AP or position, either recumbent or upright- if the patient in supine, left the head rest directly to the table or a thin pillow.Position of part:- the supine position isbeing used to further reduce the dorsal kyphosis by flexing the hips and knees enough to place the back in

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Film: 8 x 10 (18 x 24 cm)Position of patient - patient lies in lateral recumbent position on affected side - sternoclacvicular is centered to the midline of the table - hips and knees are flex to comfortable positionPosition of part - fully extend the affected arm of the affected side and grasp the end of the table for support - sternoclacvicular is centered to the midline of the table - place

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Film: 10 x 12” (24 x 30 cm) or 14 x 17 (35 x 43 cm)Position of patient - patient in supine position - midsagittal plane of the body centered to the midline of the tablePosition of part - cross the patient’s leg on the side to be flexed over the opposite leg. - place one hand against the side of the lumbar region - place the thighs laterally to place the heel near the edge of the table and

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IR Size: 10 x 12 in ( 24 x 30 cm ) lengthwisePosition of patient- Place the patient in a lateral recumbent position with the head elevated on the patient’s arm, sandbags, or a small firm pillow.Position of part- Extend the patient’s dependent arm and adjust it to place the humeral head behind the front of the vertebrae.- Adjust the support under the head, and place the other support under the

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IR Size: 10 x 12 in ( 24 x 30 cm ) lengthwisePosition of patient:- the position often called is “ swimmer’s lateral “ is achieved by placing the patient in lateral position, either seated or standing, before vertical grid.- have the patient sit or stand straight and adjust the height of the cassette so that the the film is centered to the level of the 2nd thoracic vertebrae.Position of part:-

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Adaptation Of Positions To The Severely Injured patient- with the patient who has sustained a severe of the cervical spine arrives by stretcher or bed, he or she should not be transferred to the radiographic table and must not e rotated. Unless removed by the physician , any cervical collar should always be left in place for the initial radiographs.- If there is not a specially equipped emergency

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Film: 8 x 10 (18 x 24 cm)Position of patient - patient in prone position - center the midsagittal plane of the body o the midline of the table - flex the patient’s elbows - place the arms in a comfortable position and adjust the shoulders to lie in the same transverse planePosition of part - have the patient extend the neck and rest the chin on the table. - with the cassette in the bucky tray,

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- a radiographic contrast study of the spinal canal and the spinal cordPatient Preparations- Optional - Fasting ( 6-8 hrs NPO, no breakfast)Materials- CM – Iodinated compound; 15 – 20ml (Iopamidol or Iopamiro)- Syringe and container- Spinal needle- Anesthesia- Dressing trayMethodscout film, to include vertebraepatient in lateral position (lateral decubitus)place marker between L3 and L4insertion

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- a radiographic contrast study of the duodenum, jejunum, ileumIndications- occult bleeding- recurrent obstructive symptoms- malabsorption- determine the extent of Crohn’s diseaseAdultsPatient Preparations- Fasting ( 6-8 hrs NPO, no breakfast)- Laxatives (4 tablets dulcolax at bedtime, 1 suppository at early in the morning)Materials- CM – BaSO4 500 – 1000 cc (thin)- Intubation tube- Syringe and

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Generally, there are three types of contrast material or dye used in radiographic contrast study. These are:1. Iodinated CM2. Barium sulfate solution3. Air Air is the third type of CM used in contrast studies like the chest radiography, which is very common, Barium Enema and Upper GI series. For chest radiography, the patient is instructed to inhaled deeply and hold his breath while the

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We have been accustomed to seeing women, especially the aged ones, undergoing various types of cosmetic surgeries. Most of them, or perhaps all of them, are willing to pay the price just to look beautiful and even younger. On the other hand, when we hear men talking about cosmetic surgery, we instantly think and even conclude that they are vain, unless of course, if they are in the entertainment

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Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a pain syndrome characterized by intermittent, shooting pain in the face affecting the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve. Neuralgia means pain in the nerve; the pain is characteristically intense, sharp, episodic, periodical, excruciating, stabbing and short lasting and often accompanied by a brief facial spasm or tic. For a more detailedUsually, this condition is

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Here's the complete list of ART who passed the X-ray Licensure Examination given by the PRC this December: ABDURAHIM, ALDAMER HAMID AGUSTIN, CORAZON MAMARIL AMIL, SHERNATA ASARAKIL ARANAS, LLOYD NIÑO PERERAS BAGAY, NANCY MATIC BERNARDO, ERMELO JR BOGACKI BRABAT, TITO MACALISANG BRUEL, LEMUEL DELA CRUZ CASTRO, LLOYD REYES CASTRO, PATRICK TAMONDONG CAYABYAB, JOCELYN BALDONAZA COSTALES, GLENDA

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Congratulations to the new Radiologic Technology Examinees who passed the December PRC Board Exam. Here's the complete lists of the new RRT's.ABDUHALIM, SHERMALYN IBRAHIMABDURAHIM, SHEVA MISUARIABELLERA, REIGNER LORESTOABU, RIMARSON TAULANABUBAKAR, DERAMIN BIN TAYONGACOJIDO, LOVE JOY NGAYANAGLAUA, PRECIOSA MARY IRIGAYENAGUILON, MYLENE CATAPANGAGUSTIN, JEFFREY MOLINAAJIRUL, AJIE-LYNE

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Film size:• 8X10Patients position:• Prone positionPosition of part:• Ankle of the affected side is elevatedCentral ray:• Perpendicular and tangential to 2nd metatarsophalengeal jointStructure shown:• Tangential position of the metatarsal heads and sesamoids is shownEvaluation criteria:• Sesamoid heads should projected of any portion of 1st metatarsal• Metatarsal heads should be clearly seen

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Film: 8 x 10 (18 x 24 cm)Position of patient - patient in PA or AP position either seated or standing before a VCH - adjust the height of the cassette to include 1” of the crest of iliumPosition of partFor the first radiograph - the patient is adjusted in a normally seated or standing position - midsagittal plane of the body centered to the midline of the grid - allow hands to hang by the

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Film: 8 x 10 (18 x 24 cm)Position of patient - patient in standing position - PA projection should be used - adjust the height of the cassette to center its midpoint at the level of the 3rd lumbar vertebra Position of part - midsagittal plane of the body is centered to the midline of the vertical grid device - adjust the body in PA position and let he arms hang unsupported by the sides - have

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