Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI118   19996-20006 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/28/00  
DMI118      19996-20006 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Contrast Media Procedures
Terminology, gross and radiographic anatomy, procedures and film evaluation related to contrast media procedures. Type, administration, and adverse reactions related to contrast media. Select topics related to pediatric radiography. Unique positioning situations. Prerequisites: DMI101, DMI102, and DMI107, or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DMI118   19996-20006 Contrast Media Procedures
1. Use proper positioning terminology. (I)
2. Explain positioning methods of the unenhanced abdomen. (II)
3. Identify radiographic anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary systems. (III)
4. List and describe the type, applications, and adverse reactions of radiographic contrast media. (IV)
5. Describe radiographic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary systems. (V)
6. Explain specific issues pertaining to pediatric radiography. (VI)
7. Apply critical thinking skills in addressing unique positioning situations. (VII)
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DMI118   19996-20006 Contrast Media Procedures
    I. Terminology
        A. Body planes
        B. Reference points
        C. Palpation points
        D. Medical terminology
        E. Equipment terminology
      II. Abdomen Positioning
          A. KUB(kidneys, ureter, and bladder
          B. Decubitus projections
          C. Acute abdomen series
        III. Radiographic Anatomy of Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Biliary Systems
            A. Upper gastrointestinal
              1. esophagus
              2. cardiac orifice
              3. fundus
              4. body
              5. pylorus
              6. pyloric sphincter
              7. duodenal bulb
              8. c-loop
            B. Small intestine
              1. duodenum
              2. jejunum
              3. ileum
              4. ileocecal valve
            C. Lower gastrointestinal
              1. cecum
              2. ascending colon
              3. hepatic flexure
              4. transverse colon
              5. splenic flexure
              6. descending colon
              7. sigmoid colon
              8. rectum
            D. Urinary
              1. renal vessels
              2. pyramids
              3. calyces
              4. renal pelvis
              5. ureter
              6. bladder
              7. urethra E. Biliary
              1. liver
              2. gallbladder
              3. ducts
              4. bile
              5. hormonal activity
          IV. Contrast Media
              A. Types
              B. Applications
              C. Administration
              D. Reactions and side effects
              E. Reaction management
            V. Contrast Media Procedures
                A. Definition
                B. Purpose
                C. Clinical indications
                D. Contrast media
                E. Equipment
                F. Positions
                G. Safety
              VI. Pediatric Radiography
                  A. Communication techniques
                  B. Methods of immoblization
                  C. Procedures
                  D. Radiation protection issues
                  E. Child abuse
                    1. legal obligations
                    2. suspected non- accidental trauma (SNAT) series
                VII. Unique Positioning Situations
                    A. Pathology related
                    B. Trauma related
                    C. Uncooperative patient
                    D. Problem-solving skills
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