CT scan

Question 1

what things do you need to know about patient history before ordering a CT scan?

Answer 1

1. diagnosis
2. presence of internal fixation
3. dressing or cast
4. sedation

Question 2

what is axial positioning?

Answer 2

aka transverse

Question 3

what is coronal positioning?

Answer 3

aka frontal

Question 4

what is the avg radiation dose range for a CT scan?

Answer 4

2.6 rads for CT exam of ~20 slices