OBJ. 9 .02 : APPLY RADIOLOGY PRINCIPLES TO PROPERLY DEVELOP AND RECORD
PATIENT STUDIES
P I C T U R E S C O U R T E S Y O F G O O G L E I M A G E S
Radiology Pt. 2
Radiology Log
Legally required documentMeeting standards of professionComparison on techniques for patient follow-
up filmsRecording quality of film taken State practice acts outline required
information for the log
Patient Measurement
Calipers – device used to measure thickness of body part
Centimeters – scale used for x-rays
Film Identification
Hospital name, address, and phone numberVeterinarian’s nameX-ray numberClient’s namePatient’s nameDateDirectional label
Developing Film
Manual Done by hand Takes longer Less expensive
Automatic Done by machine More expensive Quicker Better quality
Film Cassettes
Hold the filmPrevent exposure of film to lightHandle with care to avoid artifacts on the
film
Manual Developing
Developing tanks Developer solution
Left side Develops the film
Fixer solution Right side Fixes film and maintains life of film
Wash tank Far right Rids film of chemicals
Automatic Film Processing
Film is fed through machineIt undergoes same processes as manual
processing
Digital Radiography
Image is transferred to a computerImage is read on a computer screen Image quality tends to be better
Filing Film
Stored and filed in much the same manner as medical records
May be done alphabetically or numerically
Darkroom Care & Maintenance
Should be clutter-free and cleanShould be free of light leaksUnexposed film should be placed on counter
with a metal object on the filmHas a wet side and a dry side
Video
Digital X-ray video at local vet hospital
X-ray demonstration