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PT w Special Needs
Dental Radiography -- Principles and Techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gagging | strong, involuntary effort to vomiting |
| Gag reflex | retching that starts by stimulating soft tissues of soft palate region.... Protective mechanism to clear airway |
| Types of Stimuli | 1. Psychogenic -- in the mind 2. Tactile -- from touch |
| PT Management | - Operator attitude - PT and equipment prep - Exposure sequencing - Receptor placement and technique |
| Operator Attitude | - confident attitude - Patience - Tolerance - Understanding |
| PT/Equipment Prep | - prep should b done before receptor placement to save time |
| Exposure Sequencing | - MX molar receptor is most likely to start gag reflex |
| Extreme Cases | radiographer must resort to extra-oral images such as pano or lateral jaw |
| Disability | physical/mental impairment that limits someone of major life activities |
| Vision Impairment | - never gesture to another person - perceived as talking behind their back |
| Hearing Impairment | if PT can read lips, radiographer must face PT and speak clear and slow |
| Mobility Impairment | - take films in wheelchair - caregiver can assist with hold receptor in place if cannot hold in place |
| Developmental Disabilities | - autism, cerebral pas |
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