Radiographer's Role in Operation Theatre
INTRODUCTION
The assignment is a critical reflection that highlights the role of a student radiographer under the supervision of senior radiographer in an operation theatre. This research is based upon professional quotes, personal thoughts and some real time operation theatre scenarios. It will identify the role of radiographer and its importance, the key issues that related to the surgeons and the radiographers while working in the operation theatre.
In the end it will also provide with some recommendations and ideas that how it can be resolved.
ROLE OF A RADIOGRAPHER IN OPERATION THEATER:
Importance of Radiography in Operating theatre:
Fluoroscopic imaging is used to help the surgeons with their procedure in assessing and confirming the relevant accuracy of the percutaneous insertion of surgical instruments and implants (Slomczykowski et al., 1998).
Fluoroscopy is very convenient and reliable method for defining land marks before implanting orthopedic devices and to verify their placement. Fluoroscopy has optimum quality and efficiency which makes it easy to use and serves as a medium of storing relevant data for future reference.
Role of radiographer in operating theatre:
Diagnostic radiographers always bear additional responsibility in an operation theater. Inside an operation theatre, a radiographer is responsible of handling the control of the fluoroscopic imaging. Under the supervision of the surgeon, the radiographer provides the operating team with their desired images and views of a particular body region to help precision based treatment. On the other hand, he has to excel in interpersonal skills so that he can cope up with the team communication and effort.
KEY ISSUES REGARDING OPERATING THEATRE RADIOGRAPHY:
The key issue of this assignment is to realize the significance of good communication and teamwork between radiographer and the surgeons. The concern raised by these particular issues is the need of improving communication
The assignment is a critical reflection that highlights the role of a student radiographer under the supervision of senior radiographer in an operation theatre. This research is based upon professional quotes, personal thoughts and some real time operation theatre scenarios. It will identify the role of radiographer and its importance, the key issues that related to the surgeons and the radiographers while working in the operation theatre.
In the end it will also provide with some recommendations and ideas that how it can be resolved.
ROLE OF A RADIOGRAPHER IN OPERATION THEATER:
Importance of Radiography in Operating theatre:
Fluoroscopic imaging is used to help the surgeons with their procedure in assessing and confirming the relevant accuracy of the percutaneous insertion of surgical instruments and implants (Slomczykowski et al., 1998).
Fluoroscopy is very convenient and reliable method for defining land marks before implanting orthopedic devices and to verify their placement. Fluoroscopy has optimum quality and efficiency which makes it easy to use and serves as a medium of storing relevant data for future reference.
Role of radiographer in operating theatre:
Diagnostic radiographers always bear additional responsibility in an operation theater. Inside an operation theatre, a radiographer is responsible of handling the control of the fluoroscopic imaging. Under the supervision of the surgeon, the radiographer provides the operating team with their desired images and views of a particular body region to help precision based treatment. On the other hand, he has to excel in interpersonal skills so that he can cope up with the team communication and effort.
KEY ISSUES REGARDING OPERATING THEATRE RADIOGRAPHY:
The key issue of this assignment is to realize the significance of good communication and teamwork between radiographer and the surgeons. The concern raised by these particular issues is the need of improving communication