For a CT technologist, the start of an enterography exam can be a familiar scene: a busy schedule, prep instructions to explain, and a patient looking at what they're expected to drink before they ever get near the scanner. There are plenty of parts of that process the patient doesn't get to choose. But flavor can be one of them.
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For a CT technologist, the start of an enterography exam can be a familiar scene: a busy schedule, prep instructions to explain, and a patient looking at what they're expected to drink before they...
Radiation therapy planning is getting faster. More automation, templated workflows, and increasingly sophisticated planning tools are helping departments streamline the planning process and manage...
As radiologic technologists, we know that the success of MR enterography starts well beforethe patient goes into the magnet. It begins in the prep room, the moment a patient is handedtheir beverage...
With GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) becoming widely used for weight management, more patients may be experiencing significant changes...
A patient begins pacing the hallway. They’re restless, having difficulty settling, and getting up more frequently than usual. For a nurse caring for older adults in a behavioral health setting, these...
At 7:10 a.m., the mammography supervisor unlocks the imaging suite. The first patient isn’t scheduled until 7:30, but the day has already started in her mind. She scans the schedule: a full morning...
MRI technology never stands still. Over the years, scanners have become faster, image quality has improved, and new pulse sequences and AI-assisted tools continue to shape the way MRI departments...
In a recent blog, we explored how patient discomfort and the realities of everyday life can quietly affect setup precision. The next question is: How can departments help support more consistent...
It was supposed to be a routine mammogram. A technologist brought her patient into the room: an older woman who had clearly been through a lot. Frail skin, slightly stooped posture, the kind of...
