Hey man if you have the time it would be awesome if you did a whole series on how to do all trauma positions and tips and trips on shooting geriatric patients that are weak standing up. Like tips on trips on how to get a weak patient on the table more easily or comfortably. Thanks!!
love the recommendation! Just have to find some time after hours. This is def a unique skill set. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself tho, as trauma positioning skills come with experience. Just seeing and understanding the angles.
ooh you are both here. question to you both if possible. how do you determine, if you had to go up to do a mobile xray done to a patient at ICU, which patient factors or referral clinical notes determine that you should perform the patient CXR on the gurney supine, than having it done with the patient sitting up (usually not indicated to be done supine)? thanks
@@tonyhtran Hey Tony! In that situation, and I'm only speaking for myself, I would first default to the patient's condition and why it is being done. There might be a reason the patient needs to stay supine (post cath, still has a clamp on femoral, for example). Always check with the patient's nurse to ask these questions. Preferably, chest xrays are done upright to allow fluid to settle into the lung bases, among other things. But patients cannot always be sat upright. Bottom line, check with the nurse.
@@XRAYREY Right?! You're doing great. Let's do a collaboration video when you get settled in. Cross-promo. Have some fun like, you be a tech and I'll be admin, role-playing like: th-cam.com/video/l6Heh2besp0/w-d-xo.html
@@XRAYREY but the attention to detail, and producing consistent quality videos makes the channel worth watching. don't try to release too much if the quality suffers.
As a retired radiographer, one trick for an AP Chest is to have the patient shrug their shoulders forward to bring the scapula off the chest. This will make it look more like a standard PA. My technique also stops the patient leaning backwards in inspiration which would make the chest look lordotic
I'm currently in my first year in radiology school and your videos on taking radiographs,w/ tips and trick and even portable now! man they help A LOT!!! I know you're a busy man but if you can ever get around to showing us more upper and lower extremity images FEEL FREE haha. thanks again for your content!!
honestly anything helps right now because I'm sure I will eventually come across everything you post. so whatever works best for you but thank you for all that your doing!
I became a registered Tech 5 months ago. I just started a new job at a hospital (coming from Orthopedics). This was a great refresher! Happy I came across your video.
I’m so thankful for your content. I’m a first year rad student and my first round of clinicals are at a trauma hospital with tons of gurney chest x rays which make me SO nervous! But watching this video gave me so much confidence on getting a routine down and to not give up! Thank you for what you do you are making a difference in the world! 😊 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am on my first week STARTING RAD TECH : ) love watching. It never hurts to get yourself ahead of things... I am sure it will make more sense when lecturing/reading/testing/hands ON, comes on my way! : )
Glad you're back at it man, been loving your videos. Been in clinicals for a few weeks now and learning a ton. Just did this stuff on a quadriplegic patient, this info is very helpful. Do I recall you saying you'd be selling your own exposure factor cards?
feb 10 2024, this night my 1st duty as a radtech and i know i gonna mess up later 😅 but ill do my best. was happy to came across your channel u earned a subscriber ☢️
hello thanks for your effort making these video, i am studding medical imaging and it is my first year almost finish first year, but now i have issue, what if the patients left shoulder immovable and can't elevate left arm for lateral (cxr), if you could give me a tip, please it will be very helpful
O.K correct me I could be wrong but, was the tube overly angled, is it suppose to be perp to the IR or at least just5 caudad, aand its still 72 inches???? anyone please
I'm a 2nd year student in the UK and I really struggle to get the tube angle right on an AP chest-I've got dyscalculia so I can't just see the angle....any tips?!
Me!!! I’m not confident with these X-rays at all! I’ve only been in clinicals for 4 days but still I expect to have it perfect by now because everyone is saying it’s the easiest/ most frequent one and also other students are already comping on it!! I like your videos and am hoping I can build up my confidence quickly
@@XRAYREY ops, I saw it.sorry! Im currently watching it... thank you.looking forward for more videos soon... please don't stop to share your knowledge. 🙂
Hey Rey I’m 23 and looking to leave the automotive field and enter the Medical field I’m confused about the difference between X-Ray Techs and Radiologic Tech And what route to take for schooling and what’s the best fit for me If you can get back to me about this it would be greatly appreciated 🙏 I can’t find anything on TH-cam about this
Good to see ur back at it again! Thanks for these vids dude. Also how do find the correct angle if the patient is lordotic or kyphotic in AP chest? I struggle with the angle and distance in mobiles sometimes cos I'm so short lol 😂
I've heard there are private programs where you can do just MRI, but the routine way is to finish the x-ray program and then either cross train or take classes (while your working as a tech) then take an exam to get your MRI license.
@@XRAYREY it was the decubitus lateral, I had a lab check off and thank to this video is did great on the stretcher! 😆 I just need more practice with the Decub.
@@nena_366 it’s a lot more laid back and less hostile but the you’ll see a pay difference compared that to a hospital. You’ll still see some interesting cases.
Well, I don't need to be here. I've just started a post as a radiology assistant and was just looking up some x-ray vids to learn and familiarise when this one came on. But it would be rude of me to turn off such a handsome face without giving it at least ONE watch!😄😉
Hi Rey, I've been watching your videos and you make make me feel confident. I'm interested in the xray program. I would like your honest opinion is the program really hard? Can make a video on this topic?Some people I know make it sound super hard and that makes me think if I can really do this😖
Hey man if you have the time it would be awesome if you did a whole series on how to do all trauma positions and tips and trips on shooting geriatric patients that are weak standing up. Like tips on trips on how to get a weak patient on the table more easily or comfortably. Thanks!!
love the recommendation! Just have to find some time after hours. This is def a unique skill set. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself tho, as trauma positioning skills come with experience. Just seeing and understanding the angles.
@@XRAYREY i would love some trama videos too 2nd year student graduating May 2021 love the content
I agree! I would love to see more trauma videos too!
He's back! Hooray for Rey Rey!
I’m here, I’m here! Lol I underestimated managing a YT channel and working FT 😅
ooh you are both here. question to you both if possible. how do you determine, if you had to go up to do a mobile xray done to a patient at ICU, which patient factors or referral clinical notes determine that you should perform the patient CXR on the gurney supine, than having it done with the patient sitting up (usually not indicated to be done supine)? thanks
@@tonyhtran Hey Tony! In that situation, and I'm only speaking for myself, I would first default to the patient's condition and why it is being done. There might be a reason the patient needs to stay supine (post cath, still has a clamp on femoral, for example). Always check with the patient's nurse to ask these questions. Preferably, chest xrays are done upright to allow fluid to settle into the lung bases, among other things. But patients cannot always be sat upright. Bottom line, check with the nurse.
@@XRAYREY Right?! You're doing great. Let's do a collaboration video when you get settled in. Cross-promo. Have some fun like, you be a tech and I'll be admin, role-playing like: th-cam.com/video/l6Heh2besp0/w-d-xo.html
@@XRAYREY but the attention to detail, and producing consistent quality videos makes the channel worth watching. don't try to release too much if the quality suffers.
As a retired radiographer, one trick for an AP Chest is to have the patient shrug their shoulders forward to bring the scapula off the chest. This will make it look more like a standard PA. My technique also stops the patient leaning backwards in inspiration which would make the chest look lordotic
Another gem Rey. I really like this format where you talk through the details in a second walkthrough.
thanks for the feedback! I thought it would be nice to have a real time run-through, and then an explanation run-through
I'm currently in my first year in radiology school and your videos on taking radiographs,w/ tips and trick and even portable now! man they help A LOT!!! I know you're a busy man but if you can ever get around to showing us more upper and lower extremity images FEEL FREE haha. thanks again for your content!!
so happy i can help! Def trying to get some portable/trauma videos up soon. Which regions in particular are you interested in?
honestly anything helps right now because I'm sure I will eventually come across everything you post. so whatever works best for you but thank you for all that your doing!
I became a registered Tech 5 months ago. I just started a new job at a hospital (coming from Orthopedics). This was a great refresher! Happy I came across your video.
it was my first real day at clinicals and in the ER, i was practicing portable cxrs and was struggling with making the tube perpendicular to the ir 🙃!
I’m so thankful for your content. I’m a first year rad student and my first round of clinicals are at a trauma hospital with tons of gurney chest x rays which make me SO nervous! But watching this video gave me so much confidence on getting a routine down and to not give up! Thank you for what you do you are making a difference in the world! 😊 🙏🏼🙏🏼
So happy to hear that! I know how it can be in your shoes. Keep growing tho! Don't give up. The next day will be better than before. You got this
I am on my first week STARTING RAD TECH : ) love watching. It never hurts to get yourself ahead of things... I am sure it will make more sense when lecturing/reading/testing/hands ON, comes on my way! : )
absolutely! that's a great way of thinking of things. You'll definitely be more prepared than if you didn't
I’m super interested in the program and these videos are so helpful and encouraging!!!
This helped me out so much!! Starting clinicals next month! Love your channel:)
A current imaging student I have one more year left love your videos and tricks would love to see ur abd work!!!
last year goes by quick! Best of luck... It's on the list!
Can make a video on the Union lateral ribs?
ah yes... ribs lol on the list! email me if you'd like to hop on a zoom call. I can demo one
Glad you're back at it man, been loving your videos. Been in clinicals for a few weeks now and learning a ton. Just did this stuff on a quadriplegic patient, this info is very helpful. Do I recall you saying you'd be selling your own exposure factor cards?
Glad I can help! yes you're correct. Just waiting on the shipment. I'll make a video once they come in. Hopefully this week or next
feb 10 2024, this night my 1st duty as a radtech and i know i gonna mess up later 😅 but ill do my best. was happy to came across your channel u earned a subscriber ☢️
Please what is the distance from tube to cassette in portable chest
What if your patient is kyphotic? Do you have any tips taking chest xray ap for elderly patients who cant move and kyphotic.
Awesome! How much caudal angle is on the tube for the ap chest x-ray?
hello thanks for your effort making these video, i am studding medical imaging and it is my first year almost finish first year, but now i have issue, what if the patients left shoulder immovable and can't elevate left arm for lateral (cxr), if you could give me a tip, please it will be very helpful
O.K correct me I could be wrong but, was the tube overly angled, is it suppose to be perp to the IR or at least just5 caudad, aand its still 72 inches???? anyone please
I'm a 2nd year student in the UK and I really struggle to get the tube angle right on an AP chest-I've got dyscalculia so I can't just see the angle....any tips?!
Thank you soooooo much for uploading this video. Could do more portable X-ray video, especially when pt has very limited movement
portable videos are a bit hard as they're always in use, but I'm def wanting to film one soon
I never know how high or low to place the board
What are the important issues relating to manual handling during an AP cheat x-ray on portable ( hard to move patients) ?
Me!!! I’m not confident with these X-rays at all! I’ve only been in clinicals for 4 days but still I expect to have it perfect by now because everyone is saying it’s the easiest/ most frequent one and also other students are already comping on it!! I like your videos and am hoping I can build up my confidence quickly
Hi,when you have free time. can u make a videos how to do x-ray of post op patient like right/left hip replacement. Thank you!
I have a hip video that goes over that. It’s not done portably but very similar. Is there something you need more help with?
@@XRAYREY ops, I saw it.sorry! Im currently watching it... thank you.looking forward for more videos soon... please don't stop to share your knowledge. 🙂
No worries, if you have any questions please leave it on that video or if you need more help email me
Hey Rey
I’m 23 and looking to leave the automotive field and enter the Medical field
I’m confused about the difference between X-Ray Techs and Radiologic Tech
And what route to take for schooling and what’s the best fit for me
If you can get back to me about this it would be greatly appreciated 🙏
I can’t find anything on TH-cam about this
if you would like to hop on a zoom call email me! too much to type lol
X ray tech is a shortened abbreviation of a radiologic tech or radiologic technologist.
Just started my clinicals this week, and man portables are soooo frustrating! Hate them! LOVE the OR ❤️
Awesome video. Very helpful. Would you be able to do some image critiques in the future?
That could be something I could collaborate with a radiologist with! Nice suggestion
Hell ya Rey!!
New subscriber here from a the Philippines. I'm a 2nd year BSRT student here.
Hey man love all the videos. I would love to see you do this kind of step by step on esophograms or small bowel follow throughs!
Good to see ur back at it again! Thanks for these vids dude. Also how do find the correct angle if the patient is lordotic or kyphotic in AP chest? I struggle with the angle and distance in mobiles sometimes cos I'm so short lol 😂
so with kyphotic you want to have more of a cephalic angle and opposite for a lordotic pt
yessir 💪🏽
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Keep it up with the content bro much love
Thanks! Will do!
Hey hows it going! i was wondering if you can jump straight to mri tech or do you have to go through other programs like x-ray?
I've heard there are private programs where you can do just MRI, but the routine way is to finish the x-ray program and then either cross train or take classes (while your working as a tech) then take an exam to get your MRI license.
@@XRAYREY Thanks for your reply! is it possible to do the other way around? MRI then x-ray?
I found a program to do but its only accredited by ARRT and ABHES, do i need to look for one that is CAAHEP certified?
Thanks for these vids. Just curious how many days a wk do you work and did it start and stay that way or it subsided or increased?
i took a FT position right out of the program 5 8s. For a moment i was doing 4 10s. Beginning of the pandemic it was reduced for a month or so.
@@XRAYREY oh ok appreciate the answer
Can you do a video on chest X-ray and positioning!? I am having such a hard time understanding it! 😅
I hope you mean PA chest lol what is it that you're having trouble with? Please email me rey@xrayrey.com
@@XRAYREY it was the decubitus lateral, I had a lab check off and thank to this video is did great on the stretcher! 😆 I just need more practice with the Decub.
@@jazmindominguez9672 ahhh decub. To be honest I haven’t done one in awhile. It’s rare, but it can be ordered. If you have any questions email me
Can you do a video on how to study for registy. Please! Is tough. You the best as always 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I'm wanting to get one done asap! I'll do my best. Maybe a quick overview just to get one out and then eventually a more in depth.
@@XRAYREY you're the best! Thank you! Keep Succeeding
Im a newly subscriber been watching some of ur vids .. wanted to know if you can mention what techniques you use for each body part thx
Made a post about technique cards that are being made! Hopefully beginning of December I should receive them
Can you make skull positioning video?
in the works!!
Tus videos son muy educativos.... sigue haciéndolos... happy sonday
At what age did you finish the rad tech program?
28
Lol why you threw the cassette like that. 😂😂😂
it was a light toss on the padded table lol
Hey Rey, would you say you love this career?
Absolutely!
Cool vid even tho I work at a diagnostic center and it’s rare I do these kind of views unless they are on a wheelchair. Good work
How do you like working in a diagnostic center? Im currently doing clinicals in a hospital and dislike it..
@@nena_366 it’s a lot more laid back and less hostile but the you’ll see a pay difference compared that to a hospital. You’ll still see some interesting cases.
@@Novbeys Nice!!!how long have you been a Rad Tech? Oh wow but hopefully not to bad in the difference 😬
@@nena_366 since September of last year. Give j a shot and be open minded
@@Novbeys thank you so much for responding to my questions
Well, I don't need to be here. I've just started a post as a radiology assistant and was just looking up some x-ray vids to learn and familiarise when this one came on. But it would be rude of me to turn off such a handsome face without giving it at least ONE watch!😄😉
haha far too kind! Thank you
@@XRAYREY haha, take the compliment and run with it!😉
Perpendicular Ray.
Hi Rey, I've been watching your videos and you make make me feel confident. I'm interested in the xray program. I would like your honest opinion is the program really hard? Can make a video on this topic?Some people I know make it sound super hard and that makes me think if I can really do this😖
I once doubted myself in the beginning but eventually all my confidence grew over time. If you would like to hop on a zoom call email me!
yaaaayy
first
haha never thought I'd see the day, I appreciate you!
Your are doing very fast, freshers couldn't follow this video, so, once again you make it slowly, !