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The goal of this study is to develop a program to increase the level of understanding for the annual lead testing, what is deemed as acceptable versus unacceptable for lead integrity and more efficient tracking/documentation measures. Read More
Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016
Authors: Karl Barbara, Gray Ellen, Sammet Christina
The goal of this study was to develop and share a consistent policy and procedure for the appropriate use of patient shielding in the pediatric environment. Education was developed to increase the level of awareness and skill sets to properly shield, or not shield, pediatric patients. The education was distributed to adult affiliated hospitals and within our institution to ensure consistency of care and safety measures. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2018 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2018
Authors: Karl Barbara, Sammet Christina, Maher Caitlin
To maximize the usage of our dose monitoring system, we will demonstrate different reports and dashboards that can be created to measure staff productivity, resource usage, protocol deviation and dose alerts. We are able to calculate cumulative dose to the patient on exams performed within our network. We will also discuss the electronic protocol book that is available in the dose monitoring program. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Karl Barbara, Le Judy, Sammet Christina
Keywords: dose, productivity, dashboards
The goal of this education exhibit is to develop an imaging strategy to safely image the patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) within the CT department focusing on scan protocols, define table movement required for high pitch table movement, communication and necessary emergency supplies. Read More
Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016
Authors: Karl Barbara, Sammet Christina, Popescu Andrada, Rigsby Cynthia
Keywords: ecmo, pitch, CT, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation