Imaging procedures Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Procedures to enhance imaging have been made possible by the:

•   Increase in number of modalities for imaging internal organs, i.e. radiology, ultrasound, CT scan

•   Enhanced accuracy in pinpointing internal organs

•   Improved devices available for assess to internal organs

•   Antibiotics to cover these procedures.

Procedure Room

It is located in the radiology department. The required imaging equipments are available in that room. The other essential requirements are:

•   Oxygen supply

•   Suction apparatus

•   Boyle’s apparatus

•   Emergency tray

     a.  Endotracheal tube

     b.  Laryngoscope

     c.  Ambu bag

     d.  Emergency drugs

     e.  IV set

     f.   Normal saline, dextrose saline

     g.  Syringes and needles

•   Procedure tray

     a.  Sterile gloves

     b.  Sterile coupling jelly

     c.  Savlon

     d.  Betadine

     e.  Spirit

     f.   Sterile gauze

     g.  Xylocaine

     h.  Heparin

     i.   Slides

     j.   Alcohol bottles

     k.  Formalin vials

     l.   Surgical blades

     m. Sutures and needles

     n.  Adhesive tape

•   Sterile set containing:

     a.  Drapes

     b.  Steel bowls

     c.  Artery forceps

     d.  Gauze

     e.  Side tray for spare instruments

     f.   Sponge forceps (Fig. 9.3)

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