1. OBJECTIVE
This learning environment aims to familiarize you and instruct you in the correct way to position yourself for performing Lower Limb X-rays.

As part of the activities, you will apply positioning, define the direction of the central beam and restrict the radiation beam to the area of ​​interest.


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

perform correct patient positioning;

center and delimit the study area and the image receptor (RI) or central ray (RC);

direct the x-ray beam to the area of ​​interest;

restrict the x-ray beam;

use breathing techniques to better visualize the structure of interest.

2. WHERE TO USE THESE CONCEPTS?
Knowing the positions is not only a prerequisite for developing the radiology technologist's skills and abilities, it also becomes indispensable. Furthermore, its correct application is part of the professional's daily life.


3. THE EXPERIMENT
This experiment will use the following items: x-ray machine, bucky, image receptor and the patient in an upright or supine position.


4. SECURITY
In this practice, the use of gloves, a lab coat and a dosimeter are essential. Although the practice does not generate any type of risk for the student, this protective equipment is essential for the diagnostic imaging center (CDI) environment. The glove will prevent any possible cuts or contamination with agents harmful to the skin, the lab coat protects the body as a whole and the dosimeter is responsible for monitoring the dose of radiation acquired by the professional.


5. SCENARIO
The experiment environment presents the x-ray equipment and its components: operating console, high voltage transformer, ampoule protective housing, collimator, grid. In addition to a wall bucky or bucky table, cassette and x-ray film. You must select and use them to ensure the correct execution of the exam.