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Fluoroscopy - (FLUC-601) (MIT): Course Content

Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam to create real-time, moving images of internal organs and tissues, similar to an X-ray "movie," allowing doctors to visualize movement and guide procedures.

Course Outline

INTRAVASCULAR CONTRAST MEDIA
 What is contrast media
 High osmolar low osmolar contrast media
 Prophylaxis for adverse contrast medium reactions
 Indications for use of low osmolar contrast media
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
 Barium swallow
 Barium meal
 Barium fallow through, Barium enema
 Sonogram
 Loopogram
LIVER, BILIARY TRACT AND PANCREAS
 Oral cholecystography
 Post-operative (T-tube) cholangiography
 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
 Percutaneous trans-hepatic-cholangiography
 Genitourinary system
 Excretion urography
 Micturating Cysto-urography
 Hysterosalpingography
SPINE
 Cervical myelography
 Lumbar myelography
 Thoracic myelography
 Cervical myelography by lumber injection.
SALIVARY GLANDS
 Methods of imaging the salivary glands
 Sialography
BONES AND JOINTS
 Arthrography- general points
 Double contrast knee arthrography
 Double contrast shoulder arthrography  Elbow arthrography
 Wrist arthrography
 Radiocarpal joint
 Midcarpal joint
 Temporomandibular joint arthrography
CLINICAL:
 Hands on training on fluoroscopy unit
 Perorm all above mentioned procedures
 Interpret fluoroscopic images and visuals
 Log Book Completion

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives:
 Define contrast media and differentiate between high osmolar and low osmolar contrast media based on their properties and clinical applications. (C2)
 Describe the steps and clinical indications for various barium studies (C2)
 Describe the principles and applications of fluoroscopy in various radiographic examinations. (C2)
 Demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of accurately and safely administering contrast media. (A2)
 Safely and effectively administer both high and low osmolar contrast media in clinical practice. (P4)

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