CT trauma and emergency

Question 1

preparation

Answer 1

• CT scanner
  ■Pump injector
  ■Workstation
  ■Trolley + consumables
  ■Contrast media
  ■Blanket and pillow
  ■Drip stand
  ■Lead rubber aprons

Question 2

emergency equipment

Answer 2

• Piped gases
  ■Wall mounted suction
  ■Monitoring equipment
  ■GA machine
  ■Resuscitation trolley
  ■Emergency drugs

Question 3

radiation safety

Answer 3

• observe local rules
• 10 day rule
• all doors locked
• request form
• dont allow other staff to stay in the room during procedure

Question 4

patient preparation before CT

Answer 4

• patient stable
• easy transfer i.e. pat slide
• CM - water soluble IV
• move wires + tubes from AOI
• monitor visibile equipment
• patient safety

Question 5

when would you know not to image a trauma patient

Answer 5

• profound shock
• not responding to fluids
• obvious site of bleeding