Basic Equipment, Room Setup and Patient Positioning

2004 ◽  
pp. 15-23
Keyword(s):  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Basic Equipment

99mTc Technetium Sulfide and the Scintillation Camera in the Rapid Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

1971 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
W. H. Blahd ◽  
M. A. Winston ◽  
G. T. Krishnamurthy ◽  
P. B. Thomas ◽  
E. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Scintillation Camera ◽  
Technical Error ◽  
Technetium 99M ◽  
Sodium Pertechnetate ◽  
Specific Uptake ◽  
Speed Accuracy

SummaryBecause of its speed, accuracy, and reproducibility, radioisotopic angiocardiography appears to be the method of choice for the diagnosis of pericardial effusion. Technetium-99m sulfide is preferable to 99mTc sodium pertechnetate in these studies for the following reasons: (1) its specific uptake by the liver aids both in patient positioning and in the accuracy of diagnosis; and (2), studies can be repeated within 15—20 minutes should there be equiment or technical error.

Patient positioning in gynecological interventions

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (17) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Diana Mihai ◽  
Monica Mihaela Cîrstoiu ◽  
Mehedintu Claudia ◽  
Diana-Elena Comandașu ◽  
Mihai Mitran
Keyword(s):  
Patient Positioning

scholarly journals Patient Positioning for Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation: a Review of Best Practices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khushdeep S. Vig ◽  
Curtis Adams ◽  
Joseph R. Young ◽  
Eric Perloff ◽  
Casey M. O’Connor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Proximal Femur ◽  
Fracture Fixation ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Proximal Femur Fracture

Obstetrics: Basic Equipment Needs

1976 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-365
Author(s):  
Richard H. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Basic Equipment

scholarly journals Evaluation of Panoramic Radiographs in Relation to the Mandibular Third Molar and to Incidental Findings in an Adult Population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefine Cederhag ◽  
Nina Lundegren ◽  
Per Alstergren ◽  
Xie-Qi Shi ◽  
Kristina Hellén-Halme
Keyword(s):  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Vertical Position ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
The Third

Abstract Objectives The aim was to evaluate the characteristics of the mandibular third molars, especially in relation to the inferior alveolar nerve. Further aims were to investigate incidental findings in panoramic radiographs in an adult population, and to investigate image quality related to patient positioning. Materials and Methods From a previous study with 451 randomly selected adult participants who lived in Sweden, 442 panoramic radiographs from four dental public health clinics were used. The third molars’ characteristics and relation to inferior alveolar nerve were evaluated. Incidental findings and patient positioning were recorded. Statistical Analysis Frequency analysis was used to investigate the occurrence of all findings and their possible interconnections. Whether the patients’ age or gender had an impact or not was also analyzed. Results The third molars were erupted in vertical position among 73% regardless of age. When retained or semi-retained, they were most commonly in mesioangular positions. The inferior alveolar nerve was located inferior to the roots in 52%, whereas an overlapped position was most common if the third molar was retained (90%), semi-retained (83%) or the age was less than 30 years (66%). Common incidental findings were apical radiolucencies, idiopathic osteosclerosis, and tooth fragments. Suboptimal patient positioning was found in one-third of the radiographs. Conclusions Panoramic radiography is a useful method to evaluate third molar prior to surgical removal and may be the only image required. Most incidental findings on panoramic radiographs does not seem to require any further odontological management.

Operations of Rescue Helicopters and Ambulance Aircrafts at Aircraft and Airport Disasters

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-124
Author(s):  
A.F. Köhler ◽  
P. Dürner
Keyword(s):  
Medical Department ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Rescue Service ◽  
Rescue Helicopter ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
Mobile Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Rapid Transport ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Basic Equipment

In aircraft and airport disasters help must reach the site of the accident in a very short time. In addition to the ground rescue service, rescue helicopters can also offer help. The rescue helicopter as a mobile intensive care unit contains a medical crew with a flying physician and a paramedic. The following are required basic equipment for rescue helicopters: resuscitation apparatus with and without oxygen; endotracheal intubation set; suction unit; apparatus for measuring blood pressure; infusion sets and solutions with intravenous cannulas; syringes and needles; bandages; special burn dressings; fixation and splinting material; vacuum mattress; surgical pocket kit; stomach tube; ECG monitor; defibrillator with pacemaker; drugs; and otoscope. This medical equipment has to be portable so that it can be used outside the rescue helicopter.The medical crew must be trained in emergency medical treatment and in aeromedical problems. Patients who are fit to fly can be transported by rescue helicopters after triage and support of their vital functions. This method is of most value if rapid transport to a distant specialized medical department, for example, to a burn or neurosurgery center, is required.The German Air Rescue operates seven rescue helicopters at five rescue helicopter centers for primary rescue with the helicopter types BO 105 CBS, BO 105, Bell 206 Long Ranger and 3et Ranger. Another important function of the service are long distance flights with patients to medical centers after aircraft and airport disasters. Specially equipped ambulance aircraft are used in these cases.

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