Reducing Patient Dose - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. This video focuses on patient safety during fluoroscopic procedures. It discusses the importance of exam verification and takes a detailed look at reducing patient dose, particularly in regard to pediatric fluoroscopy. The ultimate goal of any imaging procedure is to capture the highest quality image at the lowest possible dose, so it is essential that you understand these concepts. There are exam verification procedures that must occur prior to any medical procedure. First, health care workers must ensure that the teacher is being performed on the correct patient by asking for two patient identifiers, usually name and date of birth. It is also important to verify that the patient has performed the appropriate preparations, as well as confirming the pregnancy status of the patient when applicable and based on organization protocols. Based upon patient response, the procedure may need to be canceled. Next, the healthcare worker should verify that the correct procedure has