A doctor (neurosurgeon) that I work for is wanting to buy a new machine, getting rid of our ancient machine that still uses film. He has asked me about getting a c-arm, and using it for AP/Lat & flexion/extension views of the C/T/L spines. He will also use the c-arm to do epidural steroid injections and facet blocks. I wondered if the image made by a c-arm is diagnostic quality? I wondered if it was "legal"? I am located in Arkansas.

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I am a diagnostic radiographer in a private practice in Cape Town, South Africa. I would really like an (essentially the worlds) view on whether radiographers should double as porters on night/call shifts. Radiography rules and regulations are not well enforced in certain areas of South Africa and I cannot seem to find any literature on the subject. As far as I understand the situation, it is not the radiographers duty to fetch a patient from a trauma unit and deliver them to the unit once the x-rays have been done. I am always willing to help my fellow hospital workers but some of them now expect this 'help' and believe it is part of our job. Please can someone help with some literature or article or something?

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