Finally Hands On Time

Hello again,

I finally got to do some scanning, I was able to scan a couple of knees, and a lumbar and also a few shoulders. I really liked being in control and setting up the different plans. I always learn better by doing hands on. I was able to understand why I was increasing the slice thickness as well as number of slices. I played with the field of view as well as just simply looking through the different sequences and finding the one I wanted to set up the next sequence off of. I am starting to figure out the filming and their process of what and when to print and when to send to Proscan as well as PACS. I am very comfortable with the learning environment and really like being able to experience the different style each tech has to offer.

We did an MRCP scan on Monday and it was really interesting as well as confusing to me. I had never seen and abdomen done and then doing the MRCP on top of it was pretty confusing for me. My tech said they don't do these very much. There was allot of breath hold and I found that kind of confusing as to when to do each. The whole exam reminded me of the ERCPs we do at work except less invasive, the pictures looked very similar and there was a stenosis that my tech pointed out. Hopefully I will get to see another one.

I also got to see a brain for vertigo and the patient had already been diagnosed with a brain tumor in the ventricles. It was very interesting, the tech nor I could find the existing tumor and the Radiologist that we have came out and basically gave a short read to us of the scan. He found it right away, it's amazing how his eyes are so well trained to pick up things like that instantly. He is great and really willing to go over the scans with us and point out different things we don't understand or can't pick up with our eyes. They really have a great team work ethic.

I am anxious to go back next week and do some scanning again, I really think I am going to enjoy MRI, all though I do realize I still have allot to learn.

Until next time. Have a Happy Fourth of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!