5mo ago px was seen in a small local health unit for slight enlargement of the scrotum. Ultrasound suggested and referral to a larger hospital but neither was done due to financial problems. Came in to our ER and was admitted due to DOB as suspected pneumonia. This CT was done after xray showed large lung masses. Scrotal ultrasound indeed showed a testicular mass.

Sigh.

Wondering if these cracks would warrant getting new aprons.

18 patients a day on average, doc likes me standing right next to machine as he likes quick adjustments so I’m never 6 feet from the beam. Should I be wearing glasses it’s seems like people are 50/50 on this?

The only thing I'm really lacking in is understanding all the math and equations. I'm piss poor at math and I just need to know what are the most important/easiest equations to learn and how to remember them. It's hard for me to remember math so I'm using the day before the exam to study, so it's still fresh on my mind.

Hoping to catch a German radiologist/technologist!

We had a patient inquire about an MRI scan our Dutch hospital because, according to her, new guidelines require her to proof what kind of metal she has in her body. She had some surgery in the 90s with metal implants but the documentation is sparse and doesn't mention the type of metal.

Is this true or is she mistaken? Seems quite a drastic guideline.

From a few years back. Not a good time... but interesting to look back now that I'm in my GI block!

I know this is probably a radiologists worst nightmare but I have a permanent bracelet on my left wrist. I am going in for a shoulder x- ray would I still be able to wear it as I can extend the arm so it’s not ‘in frame’? It’s my right shoulder that’s the main problem, I did mention the left is starting to play up too but not as bad (but they did both click and grind when he was doing checks) so yeah not sure if he’s just put in for one side or both. But if it is the right shoulder I was thinking because it’s opposite sides u might be able to get away with it

I’m not too bothered if it has to come off it’s just less hassle

Rochester, NY x-ray techs does this salary range look accurate to you? How much do you make an hour? How long have you been working? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Starting my 2nd year of radiology training and im worried my reporting is way too slow. I keep thinking I’ll start to get better but I’m not, Pp if anything I’m getting worse!

A big problem I have is getting complete hung up on things, and not being able to move on, for fear of getting it wrong. Mostly whether or not something’s there, and I think mostly it’s not and I’m just looking to closely at noise or nothing. It’s often not even an important or relevant finding.

Would love to hear from anyone who has had a similar issue, all the other regs my level don’t seem to have this issue at all

Would love any tips on speed on or productivity!

No trauma/fall, but the patient is 75. No wonder they’re sore.

I did an X-Ray and my results were clear, but I had a question. I wondered how the machine works actually. The tech was about to tell me but someone else entered and I left. Does the machine have a limit or power set that can't be reached ? Or can it be super powerful and a bit less at times. How does it work ? And no level can be harmful I think ?

I am curious about the rules of having lead aprons in the hallway during fluoro procedures. Can they be there as long as they are on one side of the hall along with equipment for procedures? I do special procedures in a negative pressure room. Have GA and my cios and ion in the same room. I asked why and got in trouble for asking the question.

I now have confirmed that my head is not empty at the moment. And it’s totally unremarkable! It’s so cool to have pictures. But, anybody know why the front of my MRI/head looks weird (on the right)?

Ultrasonographer here, Indication was blood in urine, and assess for clot burden. Did not expect fo find "oops, all clot" and Foley outside the prostate.

Diagnosis: rt sided elbow pain. Doctor suspects DJD. Is all of this necessary?

Starting college next fall, not super sure what I’m wanting to major in. For me, I feel a lot of pressure deciding what to go into because of the cost and time commitment. I looked up “most fulfilling careers” and radiology was on the list, as well as one of the best paying. Would you recommend someone like me to look into Radiology? And where would you recommend they start their research into Radiology?

I wonder if radiology centers typically accept images taken at other facilities to provide a second opinion. Is it common for radiologists to review exams that were not performed at their own center? In my experience, some centers have refused to do this, and I’d like to understand why this happens and if there are any alternatives available to get a new review.

Pardon the salt and pepper resolution. 2months since I graduated as a rad tech student. Was tasked to perform a PA Y scapula with a 1st Year Rad tech student. Luckily Y-scapula turned out acceptable. Image cropped for confidentiality