1. OBJECTIVE
This laboratory aims to familiarize you with a radiographic exam room, presenting a series of particularities and commands that must be executed in order to perform x-rays of the head and torso.

In addition to simulating all stages of the exam, it will also be necessary to apply knowledge of radiological protection to select the radiation field.


At the end of this experiment, you should be able to:

remember the direction of the x-ray beam;

program the appropriate radiation field for the region examined;

apply patient and part of interest positioning routines;

use appropriate PPE to carry out the practice.

2. WHERE TO USE THESE CONCEPTS?
Carrying out radiographic examinations of the human body is extremely important for evaluating the skeleton. Various pathologies, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, tumors and fractures, can be demonstrated through X-rays. Knowledge about anatomy, radiographic positioning and the operation of X-ray equipment enables the professional to perform radiographic routines necessary for the study of the head and trunk.


3. THE EXPERIMENT
In this experiment, you must perform an X-ray examination of a patient in the exam room, with the requested views.


4. SECURITY
In this practice, a lab coat, dosimeter and pumbliferous apron will be used. Additionally, you must come to the laboratory wearing long pants, closed shoes and not wearing any adornment, such as rings, earrings, strings or piercings, in exposed areas of the body.


5. SCENARIO
In this virtual learning environment, you will have the opportunity to explore an X-ray room, with all the possible complexity and details of the device and personal and collective protective equipment (EPIs). Each step was meticulously detailed and validated by experts.