Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud Mr Ali B Alhailiy بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 1 Display of Radiographs

1. Introduction: Radiographs are usually placed on the illuminator (viewing box) and oriented the body part placed at anatomical position. 2 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 1. Introduction: When the radiograph is displayed at this manner, the patient left side is on the viewer’s right side and vice versa. 3 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 2. What is required in a radiograph in addition to adequate demonstration of a part examined? Any radiograph what so ever should included on it, preferably in delegable form the following information: 1.The subject (patient) name. 4 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 1.The subject (patient) name. 5 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 2.Correct sign of right or left side of the patient. 6 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 3.The date and time on which the radiograph was taken. 7 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 4.If the film is one of a sequence, proper indication of its position in the series, for e.g. control exposure (scout), post-micturition. 8 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 3. Radiographic Image Identification Systems: Radiograph image can be identify through a system of identification by a different method of identification such as: 1.Opaque letters. 9 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 3. Radiographic Image Identification Systems: Radiograph image can be identify through a system of identification by a different method of identification such as: 2.Actinic marker (direct printer; photographic marker). 10 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 3. Radiographic Image Identification Systems: The advantages of radiograph image identification systems are as follow: 1.Permanent identification. 2.Is economical in time. 3.Shows information neatly and uniformly. 4.Reduces the likelihood of error(s). 11 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 4. Precaution When Using Lead Letters and Legends:  The character should not be placed where to obscure a feature of diagnostic importance. 12 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 4. Precaution When Using Lead Letters and Legends:  If the irradiated field is limited by a cone or collimator its useless to place a marker close to the border of the cassette as it will receive no exposure. 13 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5. Hanging Radiograph:  When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include: 1. Dorsal, vertebral, cranial, shoulder, hip radiograph: as if the patient is standing in an upright position. 14 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 1. Dorsal, vertebral, cranial, shoulder, hip radiograph: as if the patient is standing in an upright position. 15 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 1. Dorsal, vertebral, cranial, shoulder, hip radiograph: as if the patient is standing in an upright position. 16 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 2.Decubitus chest and abdominal radiographs: so that the side of the patient which was positioned upward when radiograph was taken is upward on the hung radiograph. 17 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 2.Decubitus chest and abdominal radiographs: so that the side of the patient which was positioned upward when radiograph was taken is upward on the hung radiograph. 18 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5. Hanging Radiograph:  When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include: 3.Toe and AP and oblique foot radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from toes. 19 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 3.Toe and AP and oblique foot radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from toes. 20 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5. Hanging Radiograph:  When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include: 4.Lateral foot, ankle, lower leg and femur radiograph: as if they are hanging from the hip. 21 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 4.Lateral foot, ankle, lower leg and femur radiograph: as if they are hanging from the hip. 22 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 4.Lateral foot, ankle, lower leg and femur radiograph: as if they are hanging from the hip. 23 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5. Hanging Radiograph:  When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include: 5.Fingers, wrist, and forearm radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from fingertips. 24 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5.Fingers, wrist, and forearm radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from fingertips. 25 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 5. Hanging Radiograph:  When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include: 6.Elbow and humerus radiograph: as if they are hanging from the patients shoulder. 26 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Display of Radiographs 6.Elbow and humerus radiograph: as if they are hanging from the patients shoulder. 27 Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

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