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Documentation of the details of the examination should include information
such as:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Examination demographics:
—Location, time, equipment, etc.;
—Identification of radiographer.
Film labelling, including patient identification.
Plain radiography:
—Laterality;
—Projections;
—Exposure factors;
—Collimation;
—Field size.
Sectional imaging:
—Scan parameters;
—Radiation dose.
Contrast medium:
—Type;
—Dosage.
Patient limitations affecting examination quality.
Clinical notes:
—Adverse reactions and events;
—Conscious sedation;
—Type and dosage of medications.
Any deviations from the established protocols should also be recorded.
Infection control involves both patients and staff. Documented policies and
procedures should be in place to cover:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Room cleanliness;
Contaminated waste disposal;
General aseptic techniques in radiology;
Sharps protection;
Sterile techniques for interventional procedures;
Sterilization of reused equipment;
Other specific situations, for example, protection of central line sterility,
care of immune system compromised patients.
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