Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), Breast Imaging Consultant Recent headlines read: “FDA Updates Mammography Regulations in Final MQSA Rule”, “Major Updates Coming to Mammography Quality and Certification
How to Survive Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This post was written in 2021 by Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC. We feel it is so valuable that we wanted to share it again! I don’t
Challenging Patients & Situations Part 2: Circumstances
Written by: Louise C. Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC, Director of Education When I started writing this blog, I created a list of challenging patients and situations that
Challenging Patients & Situations Part 1: Positioning Tips
Written by: Louise C. Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC, Director of Education This blog article is the first of a two part series on challenging patients. This month
The Ins and Outs of ACR Accreditation
Written by: Sarah Jacobs, BS, R.T.(R)(M)(CT), Breast Imaging ConsultantYou’ve passed your yearly FDA/MQSA inspection and you think you can finally breathe easy. Then it happens - you get a
The Elusive IMF: What, Why, When and How
Written by: Louise C. Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC, Director of EducationThere is so much discussion regarding visualization of the Inframammary Fold (IMF) on the Quality Breast Imagers
Presenting Diagnostic Work-Ups
Written by: Sarah Jacobs, BS, R.T.(R)(M)(CT), Breast Imaging ConsultantA few months ago, I was fortunate to spend some time working with a technologist at one of the positioning trainings I
POSITIONING DYNAMITE… TNT Part 2: Triangulation
What is Triangulation and Why is it Important? Triangulation? What the heck does that mean? Do I have to use algebra? Muffins rise? Lead sinks? And why do
POSITIONING DYNAMITE…TNT
Tangential Views and Triangulation Tangential views and triangulation can be powerful tools in mammography, but most techs are a bit nervous when thinking about WHY and HOW to
Easing Your Patient’s Anxiety During a Screening Mammogram
Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), Mammography Educators ConsultantFear and anxiety about mammography exams can manifest in a number of ways. Easing your patient’s anxiety during a mammogram