Learning objectives
- Know and understand the preparation and execution mode of examinations in Conventional Radiology, with and without contrast, and the characteristics of the contrast agents used
- Knowing the macroscopic radiological anatomy
Prerequisites
- It has taken the exam of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course unit content
- Advancing knowledge on the X-rays production and their interaction with matter
- Knowledge of the techniques and research methods osteoarticular apparatus, chest and abdomen, with equipment selection of Conventional Radiology, physical and geometrical parameters
- Patient preparation in the various types of conventional radiological and contrastographic investigation
- The contrast agents and their administration
Full programme
- Geometric parameters: plans, positions and projections of radiographic projections
- Physical parameters (kV, mA, time) and usage
- Radiographic study of gastro-intestinal, urogenital and hepatobiliary tracts: anatomy and physiology, technique, projections and fairness
- Using digital remote controlled device for contrastographic investigations for gastro-intestinal, urogenital and hepatobiliary studies and preparation of contrast, projections and fairness
- Radiological anatomy of bones and joints, chest, abdomen and gastrointestinal, urogenital and hepatobiliary tracts
Bibliography
- Material provided by the teacher
- Book: “Anatomia radiologica” of Fleckenstein P, Tranum-Jensen J.
Teaching methods
- Frontal lessons
- Didactis laboratories
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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