X-Ray
What is the code for c-arm lock box?
1895
Name 3 options for access when scanning a PE study.
What sequences need sent to Olea for a perfusion brain?
Perfusion, Diffusion, 3D straight VIBE
What is our policy for unknown non-coronary vascular stents?
1.5T normal operating mode
What is the first step when calling a code in MRI?
take the patient out of the scan room
What 2 pieces of extra equipment is needed for a scoliosis series?
Stand and orthosphere (marker ball)
What is the contrast used for a CT enterography and where is it found?
VoLumen- stock room
What gauge IV is need for a spine perfusion study?
Any the injection rate is only 1ml/sec
A patient comes in with an inspire stimulator- what are 3 steps to safely scan the patient?
Verify with remote that stimulator is off, check location with an x-ray, follow guidelines on monitoring b1+rms depending on exam (could also need transmit receive coil)
When do creat strips expire?
90 days after opening
What is the portable passcode?
1111
What is the table weight limit (both tables)?
500lbs
676lbs for bariatric
If a patient had an iron infusion yesterday how long do they have to wait for a brain MRI?
72 hours
If a cochlear implant needs splinted prior to MRI where can you find the splint kit?
Patients requiring splint kits prior to MRI will need rescheduled at the hospital- the kits are only FDA approved to be placed by a licensed ENT physician
Where is our rally point during a fire drill?
Point B- on the grassy hill outside of the building (where we watched the solar eclipse on Monday)
What is the number you call for OR foreign body images?
32639 (3-body)
What is the BMI cut off for a low dose stone study?
35
When looking up a research protocol for a brain it states "routine- this study is routine and can be scheduled anywhere"- what protocol should you use?
Standard of care brain protocol- only use the research brain protocol if the research site specifies to use that specific protocol.
What two types of shunts do not need checked after an MRI?
Second generation valves and non-programmable
What kind of note is needed when you use an interpreter and what 2 things should be included in this note?
Progress note- name and ID of the interpreter is needed
What images are needed for a myeloma survey?
AP rib, lateral skull, lateral spine (C, T, L), AP bilat humerus, AP bilat forearm, AP Pelvis, AP bilat femur and tib/fib
What is a benefit of scanning a dual energy brain?
able to subtract contrast from the images
What are 4 ways to decrease SAR?
low SAR mode, decrease flip angle, increase TR, increase concatenations, decrease slices, remove SAT band
You are scanning an implant that requires the transmit receive head coil and head average SAR limit of 2w/kg- how would you proceed with scanning this implant?
transmit receive coil on 1.5T- add a pause to every sequence to monitor the head SAR and keep it below 2w/kg
What are the steps for both CT and MRI when giving contrast to a dialysis patient?
CT- continue with regular dialysis schedule
MRI- dialysis needs scheduled within 24 hours