Challenges associated with x-ray imaging of stretcher-bound patients

Tugwell, J; England, A; Hogg, P; Legg, J

Abstract

Patients often arrive at imaging departments on stretchers, and in certain circumstances they must remain on the stretcher for the imaging examination to reduce the likelihood of exacerbating injuries. Imaging stretcher-bound patients can be challenging, with many physical and technical variables to consider. These challenges occur because of differences between imaging a patient on a tabletop and imaging a patient on a stretcher. This article reviews the issues associated with imaging stretcher-
bound patients, including the unavailability of the automatic exposure control, different grids used, geometric factors, and variability in stretcher design.

Citation

Tugwell, J., England, A., Hogg, P., & Legg, J. (2017). Challenges associated with x-ray imaging of stretcher-bound patients. Radiologic technology, 89(2), 159-172

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Nov 1, 2017
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: Nov 15, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 17, 2017
• Journal: Radiologic Technology
• Print ISSN: 0033-8397
• Volume: 89
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 159-172
• Publisher URL: http://www.radiologictechnology.org/
• Additional Information: Access Information : This is the author's accepted manuscript version of the paper. The full version of record, including the Directed Reading quiz questions, will be accessible at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists website at http://www.radiologictechnology.org/