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Dental Radiography -- Principles and Techniques

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