2. X rays are electromagnetic
radiation that differentially penetrates
structures within the body and creates
images of these structures on
photographic film or a fluorescent
screen.
3. An X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces
images of the structures inside your body —
particularly your bones.
4. PURPOSE
Diagnostic x rays are useful in detecting
abnormalities within the body. They are a
painless, non-invasive way to help diagnose
problems such as broken bones, tumors, dental
decay, and the presence of foreign bodies.
7. Roentgen called it "X" to indicate it
was an unknown type of radiation.
They are still occasionally referred
to as Roentgen rays in German-
speaking countries.
X stands for the unknown, and he
was unable to determine the nature
of the radiation.
8. RISK
Radiation exposure
Some people worry that X-rays aren't safe
because radiation exposure can cause cell mutations
that may lead to cancer.
The amount of radiation exposed to during an X-
ray depends on the tissue or organ being examined.
Sensitivity to the radiation depends on the age, with
children being more sensitive than adults.
9. HOW YOU PREPARE
What to wear:
In general, the patient should be undress
whatever part of the body needs examination. The
patient may wear a gown during the exam,
depending on which area is being X-rayed. The
patient may also be asked to remove jewellery,
eyeglasses and any metal objects because they
can show up on an X-ray.
10. Contrast material:
Before some types of X-rays, the patient is
given a liquid called contrast medium. Contrast
mediums, such as barium and iodine, help outline a
specific area of the body on the X-ray image. The
patient may swallow the contrast medium or receive it
as an injection or an enema.
14. SPECIAL ORTHOPEDIC BEDS FOR
POSITIONING THE PATIENT
Purposes:
To promote turning
Promote skin integrity
15. NURSING CARE
Care for a client on a turning frame
Care for a client on a bed that
promotes skin integrity
Evaluate client’s response to
procedure
16. FRAME a rigid structure for giving support to
or for immobilizing a part.
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21. BEDS PROMOTE TURNING
-Turning Frames
Stryker or Foster Frame
Circoelectric bed
-Oscillating bed
Rotokinetic treatment table;
Roto Rest bed
22. PURPOSES:
Immobilize the vertebral column
Facilitates turning
Promotes body function
(circulation, respiration,elimination)
23. STRYKER FRAME
patients with injuries of
the spinal column or
cord, management of
severe burn. There are
perineal openings in
both frames for use of a
bedpan.
24. FOSTER FRAME
Also used for halo-femoral traction and maintenance of
continuous cervical traction in flexion for patients with
unstable cervical neck problems
26. OSCILLATING BED
Uses a continual side-to-side rotation
with the patient in constant motion
27. ROTO REST: kinetic treatment table
It is a Kinetic Concepts trademark for its oscillating bed.
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29. BEDS PROMOTE SKIN INTEGRITY
Air-fluidized beds
Air Mattresses (Flexicare bed)
Flotation bed
30. PURPOSES:
Relieve pressure by distributing
body weight
Limits friction
Promotes circulation of air under
patient
31. AIR-FLUIDIZED BEDS are used for patients with
burns, decubitus ulcers, trauma, and generalized
debility.
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33. AIR MATTRESSES
also known as an airbed
Immobility, malnutrition,
contractures, fractures,
amputations
Provides pressure relief for
patient up to 300 lbs.
