mike RT

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1. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

   mike RT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

   Consent is not required , Check with your facilities polocy and procedures. Patients should be screened to insure that the possibility of a reaction or injury is present. The screening process also has the added benefit of patient education about t...

2. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

   mike RT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

   I have attached 2 journal articles that will hopefully answer your question about multiple myeloma and contrast media. Multiple myeloma is not a direct contraindication but, these patients often have some renal imparement. http://radiology.rsnajnls...

3. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

   mike RT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

   most radiology departments should have screening forms for both MR and CT. with CT you should be concerened with BUN/CREAT, prior allergic reactions to contrast, multiple myeloma, diabetes treated with any med containing METFORMIN, asthma, some scree...

4. Anyone ever think about becoming a radiology tech before nursing?

   mike RT replied to ttran's topic in General Nursing

5. Anyone ever think about becoming a radiology tech before nursing?

   mike RT replied to ttran's topic in General Nursing

   As a radiologic technologist for over 22 years I have found radiologic technology a very rewarding career choice. Having a wife who is a nurse (BSN) I feel that a RN degree will get you further as your career advances. Nursing affords many more opp...