Journal of Radiology Nursing RSS feed: Current Issue. The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal's goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.http://www.radiologynursing.org/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Journal of Radiology Nursing1546-0843291March 2010 © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000088/abstract?rss=yesInformation for authors10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00008-8Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5e1e2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084309001746/abstract?rss=yesI look forward to this time of the year. No, it is not because I like cold weather or that I am an expert skier. It is because I look forward to attending the combined Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), and Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) annual conventions. I always learn something new when talking with radiology colleagues, and as a bonus, I enjoy seeing another part of the United States. Yes, it is a real bonus when I get to go to a warm weather climate when winter is still occurring at home. This year, I am hoping to learn more about hybrids, not the cars but hybrid procedures that are occurring in increasing numbers.EditorialKathleen A. Gross10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.12.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Editorial11http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000179/abstract?rss=yesThe Journal of Radiology Nursing (JRN) is looking for manuscripts on the following topics: Call for Manuscripts10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00017-9Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Call for Manuscripts22http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084309001734/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Prenatal ultrasound has been used for 30 to 40 years in the evaluation of the fetus. In the 1980s, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), given its high soft tissue detail, was introduced as an alternative method for fetal evaluation. Initially, MRI of pregnancy was limited to assessing maternal complications, as the fetal detail was poor because of motion on long acquisition times. However, in the 1990s, with the advent of short imaging sequences, fetal MRI rapidly established itself as a technique of diagnostic value. In this article, the authors present a case review of a fetus with a lung lesion, demonstrating the value of this modality.Prenatal Imaging of Fetal Lung Lesions: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Complements UltrasoundBeth Kline-Fath, Constance Bitters10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.11.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Featured Articles39http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS154608430900131X/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: The aim of our cross-sectional study was to identify patients' perception of quality of care (QoC), and further to evaluate the relation between QoC and demographic factors in patients who have been subject to a radiology examination or a radiology treatment. Good QoC is the primary aim of the public medical and health service, with the aim of same quality for the whole population. Few scientific studies have been carried out within radiology with the aim of investigating differences between varying demographic factors and patient's perceptions of QoC. The radiology department's version of the Quality from the Patient's Perspective questionnaire (QPP) was used for data collection. Six hundred and ninty-eight patients participated in the study. Low estimation of the QoC was associated with dissatisfaction with telephone contact, long waiting time, neither easy nor hard waiting time experience, not receiving an invitation in time, and age 56 to 75 years. Female patient responses for estimated QoC were higher, as were those from patients with less formal education. Our study shows that factors inducing dissatisfaction concerning QoC, above all long waiting times, can be tolerated if radiology personnel provide good routines for information. Telephone contact, and adequate, timely information, is especially important. The results of this study demonstrate that several factors play a role in a patient's perception of QoC in a radiology department. The further research on patient-focused quality improvement is needed to improve patient's perception of quality care in the radiology department.Patients' Perception of Quality of Care in a Radiology Department: A Medical-Physical ApproachFrida Blomberg, Christine Brulin, Regina Andertun, Anders Rydh10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.09.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Featured Articles1017http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084309001291/abstract?rss=yesThe CD, “Fun Tunes for Recovering Kids,” is a compilation of inventive, catchy tunes that could be useful within a therapeutic setting. Young children often fear strange procedures and might be intimidated by large machinery. Listening to the music of Brent Holmes can be helpful in relieving their stress and in fostering relaxation. At the same time, the CD is entertaining for adults, so parents and professionals can listen repeatedly without losing interest.CD Review: “Fun Tunes for Recovering Kids” by Brent HolmesAlison Witow, Evan Tucker10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.08.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Featured Articles1819http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084309001758/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Because of lack of coordination of the oral, facial, and neck muscles, many patients with cerebral palsy have excessive pooling of saliva, resulting in drooling. Injection of botulinum toxin type A reduces salivary flow. However, no best practice for this procedure has been reported in the literature. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that ultrasound-guided botox injection of the salivary glands in children is effective temporary palliation for excessive drooling. The study population consisted of 6 patients who underwent botox injection of salivary glands one or more times at a mid-Atlantic regional children's hospital. Parents were interviewed by telephone regarding the effects of the botox procedure on their child's drooling. The children who comprised our study population exhibited decreased drooling, less respiratory distress, and increased quality of life after the injections. Further research with a larger sample is warranted to support these findings.Ultrasound-Guided Botox Injections of Salivary Glands in Children with DroolingRoger W. Meece, Keith F. Fishlock, Elizabeth W. Bayley, Marc S. Keller10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.12.002Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Featured Articles2024http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS154608430900176X/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: This quality improvement initiative compared children who are sedated versus children who are not sedated for the quality of images and the amount of time it took to obtain a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan on 4 to 7 year olds, with and without contrast, at Children's Hospital Boston. Results demonstrate that both nonsedated and sedated children who underwent brain MRI examinations received diagnostic quality studies. Although the number of studies with motion artifact and repeat studies were higher for the nonsedated group, the actual scan time did not significantly change.Brain Magnetic Resonance Image Quality Initiative for Pediatric Neurological Examinations: Sedated versus Nonsedated ChildrenSandra E. Bates, Donnella Comeau, Richard Robertson, David Zurakowski, Vicki Netzke-Doyle10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.12.003Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5Featured Articles2528http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000064/abstract?rss=yesTable of contents10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00006-4Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5FrontmatterA1A1http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000076/abstract?rss=yesInformation for readers10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00007-6Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5FrontmatterA2A2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS154608431000009X/abstract?rss=yesEditorial board10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00009-XJournal of Radiology Nursing 29, 1 (2010)2010-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-03-01291S1546-0843(10)X0002-5FrontmatterA3A3