Resources for completing scenarios
This page gives more detailed information about where different sections of Radiology at BMC are located. After entering the Menino main hospital entrance, turn right and go through the door shown here to reach the main Radiology section in the Yawkey building.
Further Explanation:
Click HERE to return to pre-class materials.
Resources for completing scenarios
This is the Radiology Phone list that was in the pre-class materials. This page explores when to call which number, and how staffing of the department varies during the week vs nights and weekends. Specific information is also provided regarding IR coverage.
Further Explanation:
Resources for completing scenarios
Information on Radiology staff (photos, training, interests) can be found on the BMC Radiology or BUCAMed websites. Some of the important names to know are shown here, starting with Administrative Leaders. Educational leaders are particularly available for student questions. A list of specific procedures currently offered in IR is also included. This list will change with new developments in the field but gives an idea of the types of procedures offered.
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Resources for completing scenarios
Here is the clinical history you were given, and below are the three options for filling out a request for imaging that were presented in the pre-class materials. Decide which is optimal. This page also highlights the concept of a Preliminary report. This means the report was written by a trainee and has NOT been checked yet by an attending. The final report may change after it is checked.
Further Explanation:
Resources for completing scenarios
You had a chance to do some searches using the ACR Appropriateness Criteria website in the pre-class materials. The searches by topic include information about radiation dose, special patient preparation, and a narrative of the justification for the recommendations. The narrative includes a useful and current list of references to the literature. The ACR site also has many other useful things, including information about IV contrast, managing contrast reactions, and MRI safety. There is also a link to RadiologyInfo.org, which focuses on information for patient regarding imaging studies.
Further Explanation:
This is the last page of the in-class resources to help you complete your assigned clinical scenario. To return to the topic list, click HERE.
