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Special Radiological Techniques - (SRTC-601) (MIT): Course Content

Special radiological techniques are advanced imaging methods used in radiology, beyond basic X-ray imaging, to provide detailed anatomical and functional information about the body. These techniques may utilize various forms of radiation, magnetic fields,

Course Outline

DEXA:
Physics of DEXA
Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Interpretation of Dexa Scan
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY:
 Introduction to interventional radiology
 Safety and Infection Contol
 Pre-procedure patient assessment and preparation
 Sedation, anesthesia, and pain management
 Post-procedure care and follow-up
 Radiation safety and dose management
IR Equipment and Tools
Catheters and guidewires
Stents, balloons, and embolic agents
Needles, biopsy devices, and drainage catheters
Imaging and navigation systems
Vascular Interventions
Angioplasty and stenting
Embolization techniques
Thrombolysis and thrombectomy
Case studies and clinical applications
Non-Vascular Interventions
Biopsy procedures
Drainage of abscesses and fluid collections
Percutaneous gastrostomy and jejunostomy
Biliary interventions (stenting, drainage)
Nephrostomy and ureteral stenting
Prostatic artery embolization
Uterine artery embolization
Case studies and clinical applications
Musculoskeletal Interventions
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
Joint injections and aspirations
Soft tissue biopsies
Oncology Interventions
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)
Radioembolization
Tumor ablation techniques (radiofrequency, microwave, cryoablation
Image-guided tumor ablation
Ethical and Professional Issues in IR
Informed consent and patient communication
Ethical considerations in IR
Professional responsibilities and continuing education
Clinical:
 Hands-on practice with DEXA & IR equipment
 Log book completion

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives:
1. Compare and contrast soft tissue radiography's principles, techniques, and applications with conventional radiography, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations. (C4)
2. Identify and describe a mammographic imaging system's unique components and technical features, including the specialized equipment and procedures used to achieve high-resolution images of breast tissue. (C3)
3. Explain the key differences between diagnostic mammography and screening mammography, focusing on their purposes, procedures, and the clinical contexts in which each is used. (C2)

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