Great video I start the Program in August! Very nervous! Also did anyone worked while in school????

I start clinic in 2 days and I'm terrified

I'm finishing up my first semester starting clinicals next semester thanks for the advice

Your hair looks fuller & more healthy at this new length! Well done!🎉

speak too fast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine, just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure e.g. 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference compared to HBL fresh air . 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is still black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine on this patient. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I once had the same problem of low contrast on a young man AP hip- biggest thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movements. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet plaster of Paris unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it ,and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table, if you come in sideways , from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when they are not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.

Wonderful video! What pocket guide did you use, btw? I'm starting Rad school in August and I'd like to get a jump on things.

Hello Caitlin. I know this video was two years ago, but it’s so helpful. I wanted to ask you where you are working now and if you enjoy it. Thank you for such an amazing video.

I start my program in 2 more Monday’s lol yep it’s finna get real I listened to your video all the way through and what you said is pretty similar to what techs I shadowed said and other techs on KZbin said. Thank you for the heads up insight. AND YOU PRETTY AS ALL OUT DOORS

Hi! I am second semester Xray student!! Could you please share any study methods that worked for you? I am trying to figure out my own.

Are you still in rad tech school?

Do u like radiology so far?

Where would you get the pocket handbook? Starting my first day of clinical placement in 3 days and I'm so nervous lol

thanks Caitlin! I really liked hearing what u had to say about your training. Keep up the great work & before u know it you’ll be all done with school! It really flies by 😁

Hey! How many classes do4/ a radiology tech take during a day?

Just got admitted for a diploma here in Uganda

I start my program in 3 weeks! So nervous and excited. Thank you for this video Caitlin!!

Got accepted into diagnostic imaging in July! I have my first class this Thursday. Thanks for the video!

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much!!

I start my core august 28 and I’m so excited! Thank you for this video!

I’m really excited!! I just got accepted into. The rad program for fall 2022

I got accepted into diagnostic imaging program 🥹 I start next month! Thank you for the video!

i just got accepted into my Rad Tech program and this video i found is very perfect timing lol

Hey girly absolutely luv the vid, and ur hair is sooo gorg! Can you make a vid showing how you trim or color it? And make sure to wear your cape!🙏💖💖starting cosmo school soon!

Glad I found you!! Definitely what I’ve learned on my first semester, just started my second semester and cannot wait to get my first comp!

Just passed my boards but it's always cool to see new students experiences. Good luck in your program! :)

What do they say about the cancer risks related to xray? That is the only thing holding me back.

Thank you so much! congratulations for making it through to your 2nd semester, BRAVO!!!! Your information is very helpful and energetic. Could you please inbox resources you use for radiology physics, am very much interested. Thanks

That was great! Please do another mukbang!!!

First semester over here! Had our chest check offs today & start clinical Monday!

I started my program in June. I really want to record my experience. Just don’t know if anyone will be interested! Thank you for the video because I’m always looking for people in the x-ray program.

The spillage going on in the back tho 😂

I just started my rad tech program August 23 and I'm so excited. I'm so nervous about clinicals but, watching your video made me feel better and more confident about being in the program in general.

Hi! My first day of RAD Tech school is literally tomorrow! I’m excited but I’m definitely calm at the same time lol. I’m really ready to see what this program has in store for me!

Good content😊#smallyoutuber..

VLOGS ARE BACK😎

Did you work during school?

Hi just got accepted hoping to film my journey as well ☺️☺️ goodluck!

Start semester 1 this fall!

I start my program in august and I would love to see more videos from you, such as what to bring to radiology school!

Hi! I'm a 3rd-semester Xray student. Any advice on the C-spine series?

I just started my program and it was so cool to hear you starting to talk about the “boring” stuff. I’d actually like to hear more of that. Loved the video. Please continue to share your journey.

YAY!! Congratulations!!❤️

Just got accepted into Rad Tech school this week! This video is literally perfect timing to answer some of my questions!!!

well i’ll love to see anything. how you got in radiologic school..a day in the life.. definitely a watch me study. i just applied praying i get in girl 😭

Yay a new x Ray person to watch! I start clinicals in early May and am nervous but excited! Do you have to record all exams you do in clinicals? How do you remember them all?!

This was actually informative! I have been trying to find for a KZbin vid like yours that really explains the ideas in this vid! 🙌 The part at 1:09 is my fav. Your content really reminds me of the content from this awesome Dr Ethan! Doctor's tips are for sure helpful and I really learned a lot for school! I suggest you see his YT out and give the health enthusiast a subscribe here! ➡️ #LearnFromDrEthan

I really enjoyed the video! Hope to see more updates from you soon!

I have a pickle obsession😜

Glad to see your well!! Hope you keep us updated and great video as always❤️