RAD 160 – CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology - Research Paper

Hello everyone!  I have a research project paper for you to complete.  This should be an easy assignment for each of you since you are doing so great on the research portion of the case studies!

Subject:  CT Guided Biopsy
Due:  Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:00 pm – it must be placed in the drop box.  Next week’s assignment sheet will provide instructions on how to accomplish this.  I wanted to give you a little extra time to begin gathering information this week.  You will be graded according to the rubric that will be available

Often times, in the CT suite, patients have a CT guided biopsy of a suspicious mass.  There are a few interventional procedures performed, in a sterile field, while the patient is on the scanning table.  Amniocentesis, abscess drainage, biopsies, and core biopsies are the most common procedures completed in the above conditions.  I would like you to become familiar with the biopsy.  Explore this world and report back to me!  

Expectations:
•	Excellent grammar and mechanics
•	12 pt, Times New Roman font
•	Minimum of 1000 words – maximum of 2000 words
•	APA format and works cited
•	No need for cover page but don’t forget to type your name at the top of the first page.

Some questions you should be answering in your paper:
How are CT guided biopsies completed?
When are CT guided biopsies completed?
Why are CT guided biopsies completed?
Who performs the CT guided biopsy?
Who else is part of the CT guided biopsy team?
Is this procedure completed as an inpatient or an outpatient?  Why?
How long does each procedure last?
What are the possible complications associated with CT guided biopsy?
What is the patient prep for a CT guided biopsy?
Is/Are there any alternatives to the CT guided biopsy?  What are they?  Why choose CT guided biopsy over the alternatives?

This is not an all-inclusive list of questions but should be a good start…

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