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The Jogger
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PS: I have to say they were ultra efficient............
Are CT Scans Safe
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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Given that I had not seen a doctor for over 25 years when I got ill, that nobody asked me about allergies or other illnesses, and the amazing lack of a working nationwide NHS computer system, I feel pretty sure that my CT scan was done without checking whether the dye might cause problems.
When I asked the radiographer about it, she said that it would be obvious very quickly if the dye did not agree with me ...!
Something else (off topic but relevant to the present WW1 anniversary)
A little known fact is that Madame Marie Curie was unable to work during WW1, but was not idle
She recognised that a lack of X-Ray facilities were compromising the health of soldiers at the Front
She actually badgered wealth French individuals to give uo their cars, converted them to vans and into mobile x-ray units, known as "Petit Curies"
She then learned to drive, taught herself anatomy and physiology, and how to operate the machines.
She then drove these vehicles to the Front Line and operated the equipment personally
Second from right in this image
Driving to the Front:
A little known fact is that Madame Marie Curie was unable to work during WW1, but was not idle
She recognised that a lack of X-Ray facilities were compromising the health of soldiers at the Front
She actually badgered wealth French individuals to give uo their cars, converted them to vans and into mobile x-ray units, known as "Petit Curies"
She then learned to drive, taught herself anatomy and physiology, and how to operate the machines.
She then drove these vehicles to the Front Line and operated the equipment personally
Second from right in this image
Driving to the Front:
classic33
Leg End Member
If the same one is still used, you'll end up on the floor if standing.Given that I had not seen a doctor for over 25 years when I got ill, that nobody asked me about allergies or other illnesses, and the amazing lack of a working nationwide NHS computer system, I feel pretty sure that my CT scan was done without checking whether the dye might cause problems.
When I asked the radiographer about it, she said that it would be obvious very quickly if the dye did not agree with me ...!
No reaction to newer ones.
One lasting memory was having X-rays done that required a barium meal/drink beforehand. I was left the two litre jug & a cup with the instruction to drink as much as possible.
Knew that if I drank the one cup, I'd drink no more. Previous experience. Took hold of the two litre jug and drank the contents. Joined a few minutes later by a few more an a radiographer, with some more cups and a puzzled look on her face when she saw the empty jug.
Two or three cups would have sufficed!
The new ones do have reactions as the basic problem is the iodine content
They have a different form and a lower concentration, which has reduced, but not removed the chance of a reaction
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Found what I was after... Typically the reaction rate was 6-8% in the old days, but the low osmolarity, non-ionic compounds used now this is 0.2 % of patients
Of those who do react the majority are minor with only 0.06% being moderate and severe
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classic33
Leg End Member
I'm told I went white, before just dropping to the floor.
Next time I mark that form yes.
classic33
Leg End Member
I'm told I went white, before just dropping to the floor.
Next time I mark that form yes.
Should not need to as it will now be marked on the imaging department's computer (and in many cases the main computer) as an alert if you have had a reaction.
However it is always advisable to tell the Radiographer that you have had a reaction to contrast media, we would rather be told and not need to know than deal with a reaction
There is just so much paperwork to fill in!
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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Has there been any progress with that national NHS computer system?
When I had my second PE last year the hospital that I ended up at in Northampton could not access my records in Halifax. It shocked me that I had to tell the consultant my history because he could not just look it up!
When I had my second PE last year the hospital that I ended up at in Northampton could not access my records in Halifax. It shocked me that I had to tell the consultant my history because he could not just look it up!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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No, Manchester can't access Stockport, so despite me seeing a specialist in Manchester, he can't see my records and treatment I have at Stockport.
There is the new national patient record scheme, - The Summary Care Record is in progress
However many (including me ) have opted out over concerns on privacy and the sharing of data outside the NHS in research, insurance and use of demographic data
A month ago I had a wasted 8 hour round trip to Addenbrooks. I realised this when he started the meeting with "have you got a copy of your records"
swansonj
Guru
I do not dispute that a patient's concern at possibility of side effects may outweigh the benefit the procedure will bring to them.
But please be very wary of going down the line of assuming that patients will treat information irrationally so you will withhold the information; that you can make better judgements on their behalf than the patient can for themselves, so it's better to make the decision for them. Not only is that ethically dubious ("informed consent"?), it is counterproductive, as the sagas of nuclear power and BSE among others have shown.
