Radiology - Revision history

LiamG at 01:55, 15 March 2023

2023-03-15T01:55:07Z

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	[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference2.PNG]]		[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference2.PNG]]

	[[media:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference.pdf\|Evaluating CT Contrast Reference (same as above ~~diagram~~)]]		[[media:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference.pdf\|Evaluating CT Contrast Reference (same as above chart)]]

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LiamG at 01:54, 15 March 2023

2023-03-15T01:54:39Z

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	If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.		If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.

	[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference1.~~png~~]]		[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference1.PNG]]
	[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference2.~~png~~]]		[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference2.PNG]]

	[[media:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference.pdf\|Evaluating CT Contrast Reference (same as above diagram)]]		[[media:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference.pdf\|Evaluating CT Contrast Reference (same as above diagram)]]

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LiamG at 01:54, 15 March 2023

2023-03-15T01:54:00Z

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	If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.		If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.

			[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference1.png]]
			[[file:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference2.png]]

			[[media:Evaluating_CT_Contrast_Reference.pdf\|Evaluating CT Contrast Reference (same as above diagram)]]

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LiamG at 01:23, 15 March 2023

2023-03-15T01:23:43Z

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	''Our patients no longer need to abstain from taking Metformin containing medication.''		''Our patients no longer need to abstain from taking Metformin containing medication.''

	===~~our~~ CT pregnancy screening criteria===		===Our CT pregnancy screening criteria===
	*Any CT imaging that includes the pelvis of female patients 11-55 years old requires a negative pregnancy test within the preceding 7 days unless they have had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation.		*Any CT imaging that includes the pelvis of female patients 11-55 years old requires a negative pregnancy test within the preceding 7 days unless they have had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation.
	*Exams include, but are not limited to, Hip, Femur, L-spine, Abd/Pel and Pelvis.		*Exams include, but are not limited to, Hip, Femur, L-spine, Abd/Pel and Pelvis.

JenniferH: /* Teleradiology */

2022-07-26T17:02:13Z

Teleradiology

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	*For questions about ortho or surgery x-rays – you can telerad them directly to ANMC ([https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/6809 YKHC Diagnostic Imaging Telerad Policy]).		*For questions about ortho or surgery x-rays – you can telerad them directly to ANMC ([https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/6809 YKHC Diagnostic Imaging Telerad Policy]).
	*Find out who the ANMC orthopedic or surgery doctor is for that day by calling the ANMC operator (907-563-2662).		*Find out who the ANMC orthopedic or surgery doctor is for that day by calling the ANMC operator (907-563-2662).
	*Fill out a telerad form ([[media:Orthopedic Teleradiology Request.pdf\|ortho]] or [https://~~intranet~~.~~ykhc~~.~~org~~/~~mdocs-posts~~/~~teleradiology-clinical-consult-request~~/ non-ortho]) and send it to radiology		*Fill out a telerad form ([[media:Orthopedic Teleradiology Request.pdf\|ortho]] or [https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/39714 non-ortho]) and send it to radiology
	**When sending the form to radiology please send a patient demographic sheet (face sheet) with the telerad form.		**When sending the form to radiology please send a patient demographic sheet (face sheet) with the telerad form.
	**There are different ways that radiology can receive telerads. One way results in a reply email to you that the telerad was sent.		**There are different ways that radiology can receive telerads. One way results in a reply email to you that the telerad was sent.

JenniferH: /* Teleradiology */

2021-03-29T17:27:09Z

Teleradiology

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	*For questions about ortho or surgery x-rays – you can telerad them directly to ANMC ([https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/6809 YKHC Diagnostic Imaging Telerad Policy]).		*For questions about ortho or surgery x-rays – you can telerad them directly to ANMC ([https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/6809 YKHC Diagnostic Imaging Telerad Policy]).
	*Find out who the ANMC orthopedic or surgery doctor is for that day by calling the ANMC operator (907-563-2662).		*Find out who the ANMC orthopedic or surgery doctor is for that day by calling the ANMC operator (907-563-2662).
	*Fill out a telerad form ([[media:Orthopedic Teleradiology Request.pdf\|ortho]] or [~~http~~://intranet.ykhc.org/mdocs-posts/teleradiology-clinical-consult-request/ non-ortho]) and send it to radiology		*Fill out a telerad form ([[media:Orthopedic Teleradiology Request.pdf\|ortho]] or [https://intranet.ykhc.org/mdocs-posts/teleradiology-clinical-consult-request/ non-ortho]) and send it to radiology
	**When sending the form to radiology please send a patient demographic sheet (face sheet) with the telerad form.		**When sending the form to radiology please send a patient demographic sheet (face sheet) with the telerad form.
	**There are different ways that radiology can receive telerads. One way results in a reply email to you that the telerad was sent.		**There are different ways that radiology can receive telerads. One way results in a reply email to you that the telerad was sent.

JenniferH: /* Teleradiology */

2021-03-08T19:08:54Z

Teleradiology

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	ACR board-certified Radiologists provide interpretation of all studies. Our radiologists are located in Ohio and read our images remotely. One of them is available 24 hours a day for consult. Quarterly, one of them comes to Bethel to do Lower GIs, VCUG s etc. They have a monthly calendar with all their contact information that is prepared by the radiology department and distributed throughout the hospital. Call them with any questions about radiological testing.		ACR board-certified Radiologists provide interpretation of all studies. Our radiologists are located in Ohio and read our images remotely. One of them is available 24 hours a day for consult. Quarterly, one of them comes to Bethel to do Lower GIs, VCUG s etc. They have a monthly calendar with all their contact information that is prepared by the radiology department and distributed throughout the hospital. Call them with any questions about radiological testing.

			==Contacting Radiology==
			Use the following Tiger Connect Teams
			*Sono/Mammo Team – for all ultrasound (sonography) and mammography questions
			*CT/Xray Team – for all CT and x-ray questions

	==Teleradiology==		==Teleradiology==

JenniferH: /* Ordering IV Contrast */

2021-01-27T20:20:05Z

Ordering IV Contrast

JenniferH at 20:13, 27 January 2021

2021-01-27T20:13:46Z

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 ACR board-certified Radiologists provide interpretation of all studies.  Our radiologists are located in Ohio and read our images remotely.  One of them is available 24 hours a day for consult. Quarterly, one of them comes to Bethel to do Lower GIs, VCUG s etc. They have a monthly calendar with all their contact information that is prepared by the radiology department and distributed throughout the hospital. Call them with any questions about radiological testing.
-===Teleradiology===
+==Teleradiology==
 *For questions about ortho or surgery x-rays – you can telerad them directly to ANMC ([https://ykhc.ellucid.com/documents/view/6809 YKHC Diagnostic Imaging Telerad Policy]).
 *Find out who the ANMC orthopedic or surgery doctor is for that day by calling the ANMC operator (907-563-2662).
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 **''(Scan-email to radiology@ykhc.org is best practice for you to receive confirmation as well as protecting patient information.)''
 *In about 30-45 minutes you can call ANMC and ask for the doctor on call or Tigertext the provider (follow instructions on the ortho telerad form to contact the provider on call) to review the images and determine plan of care.
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JenniferH at 22:25, 8 October 2020

2020-10-08T22:25:53Z

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	ACR board-certified Radiologists provide interpretation of all studies. Our radiologists are located in Ohio and read our images remotely. One of them is available 24 hours a day for consult. Quarterly, one of them comes to Bethel to do Lower GIs, VCUG s etc. They have a monthly calendar with all their contact information that is prepared by the radiology department and distributed throughout the hospital. Call them with any questions about radiological testing.		ACR board-certified Radiologists provide interpretation of all studies. Our radiologists are located in Ohio and read our images remotely. One of them is available 24 hours a day for consult. Quarterly, one of them comes to Bethel to do Lower GIs, VCUG s etc. They have a monthly calendar with all their contact information that is prepared by the radiology department and distributed throughout the hospital. Call them with any questions about radiological testing.

	~~eRAD can be accessed directly at https://as-erad01.ykhc.org/index.jsp.~~

	===Teleradiology===		===Teleradiology===

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	==Ordering IV Contrast==		==Ordering IV Contrast==
	*Screen the patient for		===Screen the patient for===
	**contrast allergies		*contrast allergies
	**Hx of renal impairment, diabetes, kidney removal or transplant,		*Hx of renal impairment, diabetes, kidney removal or transplant,
	**No contrast administered within previous 48 hours		*No contrast administered within previous 48 hours
			===When Ordering===
	*Place order for IV contrast		*Place order for IV contrast
	*Confirm first dose		*Confirm first dose
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	Your signature is no longer required on the Contrast Administration Screening Form.		Your signature is no longer required on the Contrast Administration Screening Form.

	*eGFR is used as our indicator of renal function.		===eGFR is used as our indicator of renal function===
	**An eGFR ≥30 is considered safe to administer contrast.		*An eGFR ≥30 is considered safe to administer contrast.
	**An eGFR <30 requires consultation with the Radiologist prior to contrast administration.		*An eGFR <30 requires consultation with the Radiologist prior to contrast administration.
	**As always, if you have concerns of potential CIN or exam appropriateness please consult with the Radiologist.		*As always, if you have concerns of potential CIN or exam appropriateness please consult with the Radiologist.

	Current labs will be required before injection in ~~these~~ scenarios:		===Current labs will be required before injection in the following scenarios===
	**Diabetic patients regardless of age.		*Diabetic patients regardless of age.
	**Patients ≥60 years.		*Patients ≥60 years.
	** Patients with any known kidney disease, kidney removal or kidney transplant.		* Patients with any known kidney disease, kidney removal or kidney transplant.
	** Current labs are defined as values obtained within the preceding 90 days.		* Current labs are defined as values obtained within the preceding 90 days.

	-*Our patients no longer need to abstain from taking Metformin containing medication.		''Our patients no longer need to abstain from taking Metformin containing medication.''

	our CT pregnancy screening criteria.		===our CT pregnancy screening criteria===
	*Any CT imaging that includes the pelvis of female patients 11-55 years old requires a negative pregnancy test within the preceding 7 days unless they have had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation.		*Any CT imaging that includes the pelvis of female patients 11-55 years old requires a negative pregnancy test within the preceding 7 days unless they have had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation.
	*Exams include, but are not limited to, Hip, Femur, L-spine, Abd/Pel and Pelvis.		*Exams include, but are not limited to, Hip, Femur, L-spine, Abd/Pel and Pelvis.

	*Medical necessity may be used to circumvent these requirements in an appropriate clinical setting. Usually acute trauma.		''Medical necessity may be used to circumvent these requirements in an appropriate clinical setting. Usually acute trauma.''

	If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.		If you have any questions or concerns please contact Justin King, Rebecca Sanders, or the CT Tech On Duty.



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