PROTOCOLO DE BIOSSEGURANÇA E ROTINA DO ATENDIMENTO EM RADIOLOGIA ODONTOLÓGICA

Summary

This training video provides a comprehensive guide to biosafety protocols in a dental radiology clinic, emphasizing the importance of infection control and safe equipment handling. Professors Caroline and Melissa lead the session, detailing the roles of students, assistants, and operators during patient X-ray procedures. Key steps include preparing and disinfecting equipment, positioning patients, processing radiographs, and post-procedure cleanup. The video highlights proper protective measures, from personal protective equipment (PPE) to the disinfection of surfaces, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and students throughout the process.

Takeaways

• 😀 Students must follow a strict biosafety protocol when handling radiology equipment and interacting with patients in the dental radiology clinic.
• 😀 All dental radiology equipment, including X-ray machines and patient accessories, must be disinfected with 70% alcohol before and after each patient exam.
• 😀 Students are required to wear appropriate PPE, including disposable aprons, gloves, and face protection while performing radiographic procedures.
• 😀 Clinical materials for radiographic exams should be organized in boxes or bags, ensuring that only necessary items are brought into the patient area.
• 😀 Lead aprons and collars must be properly disinfected and used to protect both the patient and the assistant during radiographic procedures.
• 😀 Infection control is crucial; all surfaces touched by gloves should be covered with barriers, and any contaminated materials must be disposed of correctly.
• 😀 After each patient exam, the operator and assistant must remove and dispose of contaminated gloves, disinfect the equipment, and wash hands.
• 😀 Patient information and radiographic details, including region and technique used, must be marked on films or plates, ensuring proper identification.
• 😀 The assistant is responsible for preparing the patient, including positioning them correctly and ensuring safety during the procedure.
• 😀 After the procedure, the operator and assistant must clean and disinfect all used equipment, including positioners, and ensure that the service box is ready for the next patient.
• 😀 The students must follow specific cleaning and disinfection protocols, including washing their hands and disposing of contaminated materials in designated waste bins.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the biosafety protocol outlined in the script?

The primary focus of the protocol is ensuring proper infection control and biosafety practices in the radiology clinic, particularly during the patient care and radiographic procedures.

What are the steps students must follow before starting their radiology procedure?

Students must first wash their hands with soap and water, wear a disposable apron with long sleeves and elastic cuffs, and then disinfect all dental equipment and the X-ray machine with 70% alcohol and paper.

How should students disinfect the equipment in the radiology clinic?

Students should apply 70% alcohol to paper and rub it on the surface of the chair arms, headrests, the patient's backrest, the X-ray equipment (including its arm, control panel, head, and cylinder), and the lead apron. Used paper should be disposed of in the general waste.

What is the procedure for organizing the student’s materials before performing the radiology exam?

Students must place their belongings, such as coats and backpacks, on the shelves in the student lounge. Only essential clinical materials for the service, like intraoral devices, should be placed in service boxes.

What safety precautions should be taken when preparing the X-ray equipment?

All surfaces of the X-ray machine, including the chair, equipment arm, and headrest, must be covered with protective barriers like PVC and paper towels to prevent contamination.

When and how should gloves be disposed of in the radiology clinic?

Gloves should be removed and disposed of in the contaminated waste bin after the procedure is completed or when they become contaminated with potentially infectious materials.

How is the patient’s identity and radiographic examination tracked?

The patient’s identity and the details of their radiographic examination are recorded in an Excel spreadsheet. The student must carry the request and prepare the required plates for the X-ray procedure.

What should students do if they are using a radiographic film for the X-ray?

If using radiographic film, students must prepare the film by marking it with the patient’s full name, the radiographed region, and the appropriate safety images. The film should be placed in a protective biosafety bag.

What happens once the radiology procedure is completed?

Once the procedure is completed, the operator removes the gloves, disposes of them, and the assistant removes the lead apron from the patient, ensuring proper infection control practices. The patient is then escorted to the waiting room.

How do students process the X-ray images after the procedure?

Students wash their hands and then proceed to either digital or conventional radiographic processing. Digital plates are processed using the appropriate digital system, while conventional films are processed chemically.