Radiographer Akuh 131102

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Technologyhas no doubt has been

forefront ofhuman development

&

progressin all aspects of life across generations


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Key Technology TrendsKey Technology Trendsa) Smaller

b) Fasterc) Cheaperd) More mobilee) Changing often

f) Converging


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OLDWORLD:OLDWORLD:

SourceSourceofof

knowledgeknowledgeis expert opinionis expert opinion

NEW WORLD:NEW WORLD:

SourceSourceof knowledgeof knowledgeis systematicis systematic

review ofreview ofevidenceevidence


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Too much to study Too much to update every now

& then


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Conventional/Routine Radiography

CR / DR

Fluoroscopy / Image Intensifier


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Single Slice: Generation: `1stGeneration 2ndGeneration 3rdGeneration 4thGeneration

Multislice Helical/Spiral 4 /16 /64 / 256/ 320/ 640 / dual head Cardiac CT

CTA / CTPA Virtual Colonoscopy Virtual Bronchoscopy 3D rendering / reconstruction HRCT

CT perfusion


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Types: Permanent

Electromagnetic (Resistive)

Super-Conducting Strength:

0.2.7.0

Shape: Tunnel

Open

Standing (Fonar)


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General routine MRI Brain/Spine Protocols rapidly changing.. Keep updating yourself

Screening / Full Studies (Plain & Contrast) Usage of protocols keep pace Application of protocols

BRAIN: DWI

Perfusion

Tractography MRS

CARDIAC / BREAST / MSK MRA/ MRCP/MRU WHOLE BODY MRI


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Routine/ Conventional Doppler (Color / Power /Spectral Doppler/ Routine Abdomen/ pelvis/ Obgyn Special US

Small parts (Brain/Thyroid/Breast/Tetsis

MSK (Joints/Nerves/Tendons/Muscse)

TRUS/TVS

TCD

Elastography

Endoscopic / TEE


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Conventional: Gamma Camera Cardiac (Thallium)

Thyroid (Tc99m) GI V/Q Scan HIDA Renal (DTPA/DMSA/ Bone imaging

PET SPECT PET / CT


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People consistently

overestimate

effect ofshort term change

&underestimate

effect oflong term change.


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PACS - Picture Archiving & CommunicationsSystems

RIS - Radiology Information System ICRS - Integrated Care Record System CD-Rom - Compact Disc Read Only Memory CR - Computerized Radiology DR - Digital Radiology IHE - Institute ofHealth Education

PC - Personal Computer IT - Information Technology


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In radiology, digitaltechnology hasresulted in:

image enhancement,

rapid transmission toremote locations &

compact electronicstorage

advantages that lieadvantages that liein digital future.in digital future.


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Never Forget 3 PsNever Forget 3 Ps

PreparePrepare

PlanPlan

PracticePractice


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Education level;

Matriculate Intermediate (Arts / ??

Science)

Diploma holders

B.Sc / M.Sc


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IQ of technologist; tasksassigned accordingly

Lack of knowledge Related to subject / work /

equipment / computers


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Language problems(English Manuals)

Training: hands on /training manuals / videos


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Handling problems ???

1. Trouble Shooting2. Dependency3. Hanging Of Computers4. Viruses elimination / cleaning

5. Copying Data where ..H

ow6. Sending data7. Linking data.. Filmless deptt.8. Data Input


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1. Strong sense of responsibility

2. Knowledge of relevant

processes/procedures3. Computer skills or aptitude.

4. Typing skills may also be required

5. Problem solving ability.

6. Skill in handling tense, stressful, &

multi-task situations.Contd


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7. Good communication skills & voiceclarity.

8. "People skills" with patients & co-workers.

9. Compassionate, patient-orientedattitude.

10. Strong desire to help patients.11. Understand what patients want.12. Exceeding patients expectations for

patients who have problems


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Institution:

Commercial / professional

Private / Government

teaching

non teaching

Interest Quality

Quantity


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Grooming of technologist costs money Trainer + trainee relationship /

understanding Methods of teaching & training Attitude of trainer as well as trainee

Problems of seniority acceptability Competition Jealousy.


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Time became a technologist: 70s80s90s2000s

Will to enhance knowledge Self

motivation Shyness


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1. Reading journals

2. Exploring web sites

3. Attending seminars & conferences

4. CMEs

5. Continuous assessments


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Improvement of English --- emphasis Lectures Hands on training Lectures

Videos Training manuals: simplified


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Foreign trainings: better to bringForeign trainings: better to bringtrainerstrainers

1. Adequate

2. Just Formality

3. Time Pass


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How can we best prepareour techs to be Informed, conscientious leaders in

a technologically advancedsociety?


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If you think that you

can run anorganization in next

10 years as you've runit in past 10 years..


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