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Lesson Plan: Fluoroscopy

Junior RTE

Prepared by: Lorraine Yost

Grade Level:

Lesson Overview: Fluoroscopy is common diagnostic equipment in diagnostic

radiology. It is utilized in hospital and outpatient settings. Mobile units, (C-arms) can
be used in intensive care units, and surgical suites. Fixed units can be found in
radiographic rooms for imaging real-time studies of gastric motility
Objectives

Activity

Label the
components of a
fluoroscopic unit,
including the tube,
image intensifier,
monitor, and console
Explain image
intensification

Students will draw and

label the parts of a
fluoroscopic unit

Student Guide

Resources

Students will draw and Carlton Adler

label the components of Chapter 36
a fluoroscopy unit and
image intensifier as part
of their Equipment
Portfolio Notebook
The students will explain the They will explain the function
components of image
of each component of image
intensification and explain the intensification and the steps
function of each component.
that lead to how an image is
Notebook Assessment
produced for viewing
Explain (ALARA), as low An in lab demonstration using Students will describe the
Lab use of cas reasonably achievable the mobile fluoroscopy unit and safety features of the
arm
techniques and the use of an anthropomorphic phantom, fluoroscopic equipment. The
safety features
the effects of tube location, the will compare and contrast
incorporated into
comparison of dose in various how source to object distance
fluoroscopic imaging
image acquisition modes, and affects dose.
equipment.
provide and explanation of
Auto Brightness Control (ABC

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Summary of Activites

1. Gain attention: Show the

Give warning of graphic
effects of fluoroscopic abuse nature. Explain the context of
on patients by a display iof
the images
mages displaying the effects
radiation burns from multiple
procedures
2. Explain the objectives of
lesson, use, acquisition, safety
3. Stimulate recall of prior
knowledge: image
intensification builds on the
prior unit of intensifying
screens and their
characteristics.
4. Providing the stimulus
material: Powerpoint with
images, terminology, and
concepts explained on the
whiteboard.
5. Provide Learning Guidance:
Ask open- ended questions
about the similarities and
differences in other imaging
acquisition equipment. Discuss
the individual experience of the
students working with
fluoroscopic equipment.
6. Elicit performance: In lab ,
students will manipulate the
fluoro unit to see the effects of
movement and image
acquisition through various part
thickness using manual and
ABC, pulse mode, and
magnification.
7. Provide feedback: Immediate
feedback in lab, worksheet
group collabrtion and
discussion in class about the
above objectives.
8. Online multiple choice and
matching test, with equations
to formulate brightness gain
and magnification. Essay on
summarizing the effects of
various modes on dose and
safety.
9. Enhancing retention: Review
test in following class, return
Notebook assignments with

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notes about revisions.