Mobile x-rays are very convenient for the requester and the patient
concerned, but usually involves more staff (nurses, etc) closer to the
radiation source and potentially receiving a dose which, as a Radiographer,
I do try to avoid as much as possible.
Also, as more than half the day constitutes out-of-hours where I work, with
fewer radiographers, this means in practice any mobile examination can
cause severe problems and increase waiting times for other (usually
Casualty) patients. I'm sure these other patients don't appreciate the extra
wait, at least that's the impression I have from the verbal abuse I've
received.
Vikki Chase
Diagnostic Radiographer(BSc)
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Ransom
Sent: 30 October 2001 22:31
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Flumazenil, Sedation and Fits
For those of us out of the country last year, or having an off day during
that posting, what exactly is the 'Belsham technique' ? I remain to be
convinced about the analgesia free reduction.
On the pain side of things, it bugs me to send the dislocations down to the
nether regions to wait until a radiographer has the time, so these days
they kindly do mobile x-rays for dislocated hips and shoulders, which can
be cooking while I get my bits and pieces ready.
Paul
SpR Hastings
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From: Goat <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: Flumazenil, Sedation and Fits
> In article <[log in to unmask]>,
> Rowley Cottingham <[log in to unmask]> writes
> >You don't need anything to reduce shoulders. I was taught a superb
technique by
> >Adrian's mate Phil Belsham that
> >needs no analgesia or sedation.
> And if you want a 2nd opinion, I'll second that.
> Mr Belsham put his technique up on the list last year some time. I've
> used it ever since, not failed yet, including with a 22 stone policeman
> built like a brick out-building. He just looked at me in astonishment
> when his shoulder clicked back in without the pain he was expecting. He
> intermittently took a token breath of entonox (more for psychological
> support than analgesia). I'm a convert. Suggest you try it.
>
> Dr G Ray
> A&E
> Sussex
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