Clinical Photography Camera
Camera · Digital Camera · Medical Photography Camera · Photo Documentation Camera
A digital camera kept in the room for taking photos of the patient's findings.
On the table
What it does and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Takes photos of a lesionLEE-zhunAn area of tissue that has been damaged or has changed from normal, such as a sore, wound, lump or spot.Full entry or finding before or during the procedure, for example a suspicious tongue lesion before biopsy, so it is documented in the medical record, can be compared later, and can help with counseling and planning.
What experienced techs know
What techs who reach for it every day know about it.Pro
Through the case
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- During the case
Caution
What not to do with it, and why.Pro
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3 sources
- Flint PW, et al. Cummings Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 6th ed. Vol 3, p. 2958 (digital photography, consent and file storage)
- AST. Guidelines for Best Practices for the Use of Mobile Devices in the Perioperative Setting, p. 7
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. (consent to photography)
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