X-Ray 101

Learning Report
1. involved with the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures.
2. I learned the steps taken to do a contrast x-ray on a kidney. I also learned the proper steps taken to make sure that the organs can digest the contrast, also I observed now to measure the vorrect of contrast to give.
3. I had a contrast done on me two weeks ago on my kidney just like the patient it was cool to see the final pictures and x-rays of the patient. 
4. The worst thing that happened was that at the start the person I followed was not very receptive of me. As I started asking questions he saw that I really wanted to know and learn more, so his attitude changed. He became more receptive and really started showing my things.
5. I saw his attitude towards me, and so I looked at myself and changed how I appeared. I started listening more, asking questions, and really being more attentive.
6. This week was: fair. It was fair because nothing really exciting happened. Yes, it was cool to see what was done and to see actual results. But, I missed observing the treatment of patients. 

Experience Record
1. The technology I observed was the testing of a kidney through contrast.  In many cases, the use of a contrast dye is necessary to enhance these tests, but sometimes these dyes can either lead to kidney problems, or cause problems in patients with kidney disease. 
2. There weren't any diagnostic procedures.
3. There weren't any therapeutic procedures.
4. The patient I believed had a history of things on her kidney. She stated several times that she had this done before. She seemed very relaxed with every step they took. She knew every step that was taken, and knew what each step showed the doctors. 
5. There was no terminology.

Journal 
   When I got to the radiology department the nurses were all sitting at computers and examining x-rays. On several walls there were white boards that had a list of patients with names and what procedure they were going to have done. All supplies seemed very organized and well taken care of. When I saw the actual testing room, all proper PPE was arranged and was easly to get to. 
   The staff was looking at test results, and greeting patients that they were handling. The nurse I followed interacted with his patient with great communication and care. The whole staff was very relaxed and willingly to do anything. There was one point where they were looking at the schedule for the next several weeks, and one staff member couldn't work, so in result I saw how each staff member steped up and helped. They were all hard working members and were very open to discussion.
   I had to get a contrast done on my kindey. I never saw the reuslts, or even x-rays that showed the tumor that is on my kidney. The patient I saw did have the same thing. She also had been doing the same testing that I had to do. I was cool to see the actual results of someone's kidney testing. You could clearly see the tumor, and you could see the contrast go through and pop up on the testing. It was a great learning experience. 
   I had a fair time. Nothing really happened. I learned how x-rays work, and how the doctors use them to diagnosis a problem. I did learn a lot, but it was slow getting started. I really had to step up to the plate and take my own learning into my own hands, which I think was nice thing in the end. I have been lucky by having several great rotations and several great medical professionals to teach me. This rotation really made me take a step back and realize that I am not always going to have the AMAZING ROTATION. I did learn a lot don't get me wrong, but I can truly say that this is not the place for me.