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Episode 25 (Part 2) - Considerations for scanning patients with obesity

Monique Walkinshaw, MRI Supervisor at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and Bayer’s Tammy Nguyen, Medical Science Liaison, are back this week continuing the conversation of becoming an advocate for best practices in scanning patients with obesity.

The final part of this series dives into…

• understanding machine and accessibility limitations, and alternative solutions
• learning more about future technologies that will enhance diagnostic image quality in this population among others
• becoming aware of weight bias in yourself or in your site and taking steps to accommodate these patients

We would love to hear from you! Email us at radiologysolutions.ca@bayer.com with feedback, possible topics for our next podcast, or if you’d like to personally be featured. We look forward to connecting!

 

References and Resources:

• Uppot, R. N. (2018). Technical challenges of imaging & image-guided interventions in obese patients. The British journal of radiology, 91(1089), 20170931.
• Brydon, M. (2022). Weight bias: A consideration for medical radiation sciences. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53(4), 534-537.
• Wharton, S., Lau, D. C., Vallis, M., Sharma, A. M., Biertho, L., Campbell-Scherer, D., ... & Wicklum, S. (2020). Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline. CMAJ, 192(31), E875-E891.
• Marwaha, S. (2022). Patient Portraits: Stephanie Hart. CMAJ, 194(27), E953-E953.
• Project Implicit: Implicit Association Test. Accessed on February 2022, 2023, https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

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Episode 25 (Part 1) - Considerations for scanning patients with obesity

In light of World Obesity Day on March 4^th, listen in as our very own Tammy Nguyen, Medical Science Liaison, and Monique Walkinshaw, MRI Supervisor at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, chat about considerations in scanning patients with obesity. In part 1 of this 2-part series, Monique discusses the importance of this topic, and technical/logistical aspects of MRI exams for this population – including patient positioning, machine limitations, contrast dosages, and how to optimize scan quality. Check out part 2 to hear about alternative imaging methods, the future technological advances of scanning, and weight bias/stigma in the health care system.

We would love to hear from you! Email us at radiologysolutions.ca@bayer.com with feedback, possible topics for our next podcast, or if you’d like to personally be featured. We look forward to connecting!

 

References and Resources:

• Uppot, R. N. (2018). Technical challenges of imaging & image-guided interventions in obese patients. The British journal of radiology, 91(1089), 20170931.
• Uppot, R. N., Sahani, D. V., Hahn, P. F., Gervais, D., & Mueller, P. R. (2007). Impact of obesity on medical imaging and image-guided intervention. American Journal of Roentgenology, 188(2), 433-440.
• Obesity in Canada. Obesity Canada. Accessed on February 22, 2023, https://obesitycanada.ca/obesity-in-canada/
• Lytvyak, E., Straube, S., Modi, R., & Lee, K. K. (2022). Trends in obesity across Canada from 2005 to 2018: a consecutive cross-sectional population-based study. Canadian Medical Association Open Access Journal, 10(2), E439-E449.

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Episode 24 - Stuart Brice - Technologist perspective on work overload and staffing shortages

Stuart Brice, MRI Technologist at BC Children's Hospital provides an insightful look into the everyday challenges Technologists face in the healthcare system – work overload, staffing shortages, and non-standardized protocols. Relate and celebrate your work as a Technologist with this heartfelt ode to helping patients stay healthy at the tail-end of the pandemic.

We would love to hear from you! Email us at radiologysolutions.ca@bayer.com with feedback, possible topics for our next podcast, or if you’d like to personally be featured. We look forward to connecting!

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Episode 23 - Dr. Iain Kirkpatrick - Strategies for reducing use of iodinated contrast media

Dr. Kirkpatrick is the Section Head of Abdominal Radiology at the University of Manitoba and is the Director of Computed Tomography, Radiography and Interventional Radiology at St-Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this episode, he discusses various strategies for reducing the amount of iodinated contrast media needed in CT exams. These strategies include: reducing the kVp, use of dual energy and contrast weight-based dosing.

Listen for more details on how to implement these strategies into your practice.

 

We would love to hear from you! Email us at radiologysolutions.ca@bayer.com with feedback, possible topics for our next podcast, or if you’d like to personally be featured. We look forward to connecting!

 

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Episode 22 - Carolyn Steinke - Cath Lab

Carolyn Steinke, Senior Registered Nurse from Hamilton Health Sciences Hospital, Heart Investigation Unit joins Tanis Deziel from Bayer in this podcast. She discusses her career in the Cath Lab, her many years of experience using the Bayer/Medrad Avanta cardiac injector and its benefits to their patients. Visit our website: http://go.pardot.com/l/465562/2021-12-01/3jpjmq4

*Refer to the MEDRAD Avanta Sterile Disposable Products Instruction for Use and MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System Operations Manual for instructions on proper use of the MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System. Do not exceed the five patients per day usage requirements for the MEDRAD Avanta Multi-Patient Disposable Set (MPAT).

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Episode 21 - Dr. Stephanie Tan - Cardiac Imaging

Dr. Stephanie Tan is a radiologist at the Montreal Heart Institute and joins Bayer’s Nicolas Leclerc in this conversation. With her expertise in cardiac MRI, they discuss the benefits, challenges and applications of this growing modality. Dr. Tan always has patient care in mind and she thoughtfully shares her experience with us. Visit our website: http://go.pardot.com/l/465562/2021-12-01/3jpjmq4

Episode 20 - Alain Berthiaume – Breast MRI

Alain Berthiaume is the MRI charge technologist at the Civic Hospital of Ottawa University. Alain discusses his optimised practice, specifically for breast MRI, which directly impacts patient care and the radiology department’s performance. Visit our website: http://go.pardot.com/l/465562/2021-12-01/3jpjmq4

 

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Episode 19 - Alain Berthiaume – IRM mammaire

Alain Berthiaume est technologue en charge de l’IRM à l’hôpital Civic de l’Université d’Ottawa. Ce centre étant très innovateur en terme d’optimisation des protocoles en IRM, M Berthiaume nous présente leur pratique optimisée, spécifiquement pour l’IRM des seins, qui impacte directement le soin aux patientes et le rendement du département de radiologie.

 

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Episode 18 - Dr Stéphanie Tan – Imagerie Cardiaque

Dr Tan est radiologue à l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal. Possédant une expertise en IRM cardiaque, elle nous présente les avantages, défis et applications de cette modalité en pleine expansion. Conversation passionnante, ayant le soin aux patients au cœur de ses préoccupations.

 

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Episode17 - Gailyne Macpherson - Patient care and leadership

Gailyne Macpherson, Director of Hospital Services on Prince Edward Island, joins Carmen Kraft, Bayer’s Regional Sales Manager of Western Canada, to discuss leading through a pandemic. An X-ray tech by trade and past president of CAMRT, Gailyne has a special love of patient care after a tragic life event. Visit our website: http://go.pardot.com/l/465562/2021-12-01/3jpjmq4

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