Monthly Archives: January 2009

Brief History of Philippine Federation of Professional Radiologic Technologists, Inc

Hariette A.W.

In December 1993, at the height of the increasing popularity of thePhilippine Society of Government Radiologic Technologists (PSGRT), there was a move initiated by Dr. Jaime Tomas Jr. for the PSGRT‚ and the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART) to talk together in the presence of the Board of Radiologic Technology (BORT), Philippine College of Radiology (PCR) and Continuing Professional Education Council (CPEC). The main objective of the meeting was the integration of the two organizations. Both PSGRT and PART later on agreed to meet again and this resulted to the PSGRT submitting its proposals to the PART. Months passed Click Here To Read More

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Quick Positioning Guide: R

Hariette A.W.

REVERSE TOWNES Demonstrates the condyles, condylar heads and condylar hypo/hyperplasia. PA Townes ( half-axial skull) with 30 degree angulation. REVERSE WATERS Method (AP) facial bones. RHESE METHOD The routine PA oblique of the optic foramen Ref: K. Clarke. Positioning in Radiography, 10th ed. RIPPSTEIN METHOD Foreshortened view of the femurs and femoral neck.Requires a Rippstein leg support.Patient supine with the hips flexed 90 degrees and abducted 20 degrees. The legs are parallel in a Rippstein leg support. Vertical central ray centred to the symphysis pubis.Ref: Rippstein, J. (1955). On Assesment of the Neck of the Femur by Means of Two Click Here To Read More

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Quick Positioning Guide: P – Q

Hariette A.W.

PAWLOW METHOD Swimmer’s view with the patient on their side. PEARSON METHOD A bilateral AP projection of the acromoclavicular joints. Both joints taken in one expose on a wide film. PENNAL’S VIEWS (TILE’S VIEW) Trauma views to show the pelvic inlet and outlet.VIEW 1Patient positioned as for an AP pelvis. Angle the central ray 40 degrees caudally and centre midway between the ASIS.VIEW 2Patient positioned as for an AP pelvis. Angle the central ray 40 degrees cranially and centre in the midline 4cm below the upper border of the symphysis pubis. Ref: Tile M. and Pennal G. Fractures of the Click Here To Read More

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