Hysterosalpingogram

 

Subject Health and Medicine

Topic     Hysterosalpingogram

Type      Essay

Level     College

Style      MLA

Sources                3

Language             English(U.S.)

Description

  1. Introduction:

The introduction must describe at a minimum:

  1. The complete definition of the exam.
  2. A in-depth description of the body system involved with your exam
  3. Terminology that is used during the exam that is specific to the exam
  4. Indication for the exam

 

  1. Technical Considerations:

This section must include at a minimum:

  1. Pre-procedural scheduling considerations
  2. Pre-Procedural Contraindication
  3. Contrast medias used during the exam
  4. The purpose of each
  5. Mixture weight/ volume
  6. Temperature of each
  7. Mode of delivery
  8. Single vs. double vs. biphasic
  9. Special radiologic equipment needed for the completion of the exam
  10. Room preparation
  11. Items needed
  12. Table set-up
  13. Exposure settings

 

  1. Discussion of the fluoroscopic portion of exam:

Most institutions will complete two phases of the fluoroscopic examination. The first phase is usually completed by the Radiologist or the Fluoroscopist who is assisted by the Radiologic Technologist. This section at a minimum must include.

  1. Step-by-step process of the fluoroscopy portion of the exam
  2. Patient positions used
  3. Table positions used
  4. Images taken and description of what is shown

 

  1. Discussion of the Post-fluoroscopic portion of exam:

After the completion of the Fluoroscopic portion of the examination, most institutions will require the Radiologic Technologist to acquire post-fluoroscopic, overhead, spot, or static radiographs. This section, at a minimum, must include:

  1. Each projection that is listed for completion by the text
  2. Patient position
  3. Part Position
  4. Central ray factors
  5. Collimation/ IR factors
  6. Structures shown
  7. Evaluation Criteria
  8. At least one image of each radiographic projection listed

 

  1. Discussion of two common pathologies diagnosed:

These special intensive examinations are used to diagnose specific pathologies. In this section, you are to discuss at least two of the most common pathologies demonstration during your assigned examination.

  1. Define the pathology
  2. Describe the radiographic appearance of the pathology
  3. Provide an image demonstrating the pathology

Spacing Double

Pages    2