Monthly Archives: September 2008

Importance of Trauma Radiography assist the radiographer to develop an understanding of the imaging equipment utilized in trauma explain the role of the radiographers as a vital part of the ER team present common radiographic procedures performed on trauma patients  Trauma – defined as a sudden, unexpected, dramatic, forceful or violent event- ranks as the leading cause of death in the US ages 1 – 34 years old - this includes suicides, homicides related deaths Trauma Centers – signifies a specific level of emergency medical care as defined by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Trauma Categories of Trauma Centers Click Here To Read More

These are the things to consider when performing trauma radiography. These must be observe at all times so as to to perform the examinations correctly and efficiently. Speed – trauma radiographers must produce quality images in the shortest amount of time. Rapidity in performing diagnostic procedures is critical to saving the patients life. Accuracy – trauma radiographers must provide accurate images with a minimal amount of distortion and maximum amount of recorded detail Quality – quality does not have to sacrificed in the production of images Positioning – careful precautions must be taken to ensure that performance of imaging procedures Click Here To Read More