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Content<br />

I. Procedural Guidelines and Examination Protocols<br />

A. Anatomy and pathophysiology<br />

B. Indications and contraindication for procedure<br />

C. Patient assessment and preparation for the procedure<br />

D. Alternative and complementary procedures<br />

E. Patient management during the procedure<br />

F. Safe operation <strong>of</strong> radiation producing equipment<br />

G. Devices and supplies<br />

H. Administration <strong>of</strong> contrast media and drugs<br />

I. Evaluation <strong>of</strong> image quality for diagnostic utility<br />

J. Image enhancement and postprocessing<br />

K. Complications and response to emergencies<br />

L. Postprocedure patient care<br />

M. Outcomes measurement<br />

N. Electronic health record (EHR)<br />

1. ICD and CPT coding<br />

II. Chest Procedures<br />

A. Fluoroscopy<br />

III. Gastrointestinal Procedures<br />

A. Cholangiography<br />

B. Defecography<br />

C. Enema with barium, air or water soluble contrast<br />

D. Esophageal study<br />

E. Nasoenteric, enteric and orogastric tube placement<br />

F. Small bowel study<br />

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© Copyright 2011 by the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Radiologic</strong> Technologists. All rights reserved.

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