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When radiographing an obese patient, the rule of thumb is to ensure appropriate positioning and technique to achieve optimal image quality. It's important to use a higher kilovoltage (kV) to penetrate thicker tissue and adjust the milliampere-seconds (mAs) to accommodate for increased density. Additionally, if possible, utilize specialized equipment or techniques that can effectively handle the patient's size. Always ensure proper communication with the patient to maintain comfort and compliance during the procedure.
What else can I help you with?
What type of patient would be put on a liquid or BRAT diet?
An overweight and an obese patient would be put on a liquid or BRAT diet.
Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?
The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.
Is there a safe liposuction alternative for the super obese?
If you are morbidly obese (super obese) a safer alternative to liposuction would be bypass surgery. There are several different types of bypass surgery available, all with their own risks, but a patient can discuss these options with their doctor to determine which option is best for them!
If you were a normal person would you rather become anorexic or obese?
Obese
How much would you need to weigh if you where obese and 5 ft. 1?
There are different levels of obesity used in the medical community. Obese, super obese, morbid obese. Anything past 145 for the height will put the individual in one of the categories.
Where is the radial pressure point?
The point of the radial pulse is located on the patient's 'thumb' side of their wrist. You locate the patient's radial artery (pulse pont) in the patient's wrist using your middle two or three fingers. You count the number of pulses that occur in eiher 30 seconds or 1 minute. NEVER use your thumb to take a pulse. You would then be feeling your OWN pulse.
Is defibrillation less successful in morbidly obese patients?
It could effect outcome because the person defibrilating the patient may not be able to put the paddles in the correct position. It would be better to use a hands free system.
How do I get my doctor to prescribe phentermine?
Since phentermine is for weight loss in obese persons, you would need to be obese. If you are, simply talk to your doctor about phentermine and see if he would be willing to prescribe it.
Are computer games making teenagers obese?
Computer games do make some teenagers obese. Becoming obese happens only when the boy or girl keeps on playing all the time. Otherwise the answer would be a no.
What is another word for fat with five words?
Another word for fat with 5 letters would be Obese. or over-the-top-horribly-obese
Is 200lb. at the age of 13 obesity?
Yes that would be obese.
Can carpal tunnel surgery create new problems with your thumb?
You would have to be more specific..generally no, Unless you had some type of complication. Also it depends how much nerve damage you had PRIOR to your surgery. Maybe that thumb was already having problems and now after surgery you noticed it more? These are the things that need to be looked at and evaluated. Also after surgery sometimes the patient favors his thumb more trying to protect his wrist etc..and the thumb is just being over used.
