RTstudents Radiology News

NEW: Comprehensive site map and quick links to all major positioning guides, modality pages, safety resources, and advanced topics.

Medical Imaging Modalities

Computed Tomo Basics

Acquisition, contrast phases, dose optimization

MRI Basics

Sequences, coils, safety, motion reduction

Sonography Basics

Probe selection, Doppler, guidance, MSK

Nuc Med Basics

SPECT, PET, radiopharmaceuticals, protocols

Fluoro Basics

Dynamic studies, dose reduction, GI/urography

Mammo Basics

CC, MLO, magnification, implants, BI RADS

DEXA Basics

Bone density, T and Z scores, VFA

Interventional Basics

Angiography, embolization, biopsy, drainage

Radiology Positioning Guides

Upper Limb Positioning

Fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus

Lower Limb Positioning

Foot, ankle, tibia/fibula, knee, patella, femur

Chest Positioning

PA, lateral, AP, decubitus, exposure tips

Abdomen Positioning

KUB, upright, decubitus, acute series

Spine Positioning

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, obliques, trauma views

Skull Sinuses Facial Bones

Skull, sinuses, orbits, mandible, zygomatic arches

Special Procedures

Fluoroscopy, myelogram, arthrogram, GI and GU procedures

Radiation Safety and Operational Resources

Contrast Safety

Screening, premedication, extravasation, renal protection

Radiation Safety

ALARA, dose metrics, QA schedules, incident reporting

Pediatric Xray

Size based protocols, sedation, dose reduction

Procedure Checklists

Preprocedure, intraprocedure, postprocedure checklists

Trauma Protocols

FAST, pan CT, head and spine, IR pathways

Advanced Topics And Tools

PACS And Postprocessing

Viewing, MPR, 3D, DICOM basics, export

Cardiac Imaging

Echocardiography, cardiac CT, CMR, nuclear cardiology

Advanced Modalities Index

PET CT, PET MRI, AI, radiomics, fusion guidance

Student and Site Resources

Student Zone

Study guides, flashcards, quizzes, learning tools

Radiology News

Case highlights, departmental updates, advances

Full Positioning Index

Alphabetical directory of all positioning pages

Quick Link Summary

CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Nuclear Medicine | Fluoroscopy | Mammography | DEXA | IR