Course:
Radiation Therapy, Sinclair Community College
Module:
CT Simulation and Immbolization of the Pediatric Patient
Module Description:
Audience: Medical Dosimetrist, Radiation Therapist, CT technologist or those that work with pediatric patients interested in the subject
Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of CT
Because immobilization can be the weakest link in the chain of events leading to the cure for the pediatric patient, the purpose of this module is to acquaint the learner with an overview of methods used when simulating a pediatric patient using a dedicated CT scanner. The module includes: immobilization techniques used with and without the complication of anesthesia, the need for creativity in immobilization when prone or supine, and the necessity of a team approach when dealing with family members.
Learning Objectives
* Explain why it is often more difficult psychologically to simulate a pediatric patient.
* List the radiation treatment procedures used before bone marrow transplantation.
* List the team members involved in a pediatric simulation.
* Discuss the importance of advance preparation by the radiation therapist.
* Explain why a current BUN and Creatinine is necessary if IV contrast is to be given.
* Explain why it is important the primary oncologist be in the department the day of the simulation.
* Explain the reason why a child's port should be flushed before and after the contrast has been administered.
* Discuss the need to alert that treatment therapists of a pediatric patient who is to start on their machine who needs
Author:
Sinclair Community College
About the author:
Sinclair Community College has a 30-year history of providing quality instruction in radiologic technology. In addition, the college’s nationally recognized distance-delivered learning activities date back as early as 1979. By fusing quality radiologic technology instruction with a state of the art distance delivery framework, Sinclair offers top-notch, relevant continuing education opportunities.
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