Examination Rooms
Possible Solutions
Examination rooms should:
- Provide adequate space for maneuvering and orienting people and equipment around the exam table, allowing access from all sides.
- Have doorways that allow easy access for wheelchairs, beds and ultrasound equipment, minimizing the amount of turning and repositioning.
- Have hard surface flooring which allows easy movement of equipment. Anti-fatigue mats or pads can be placed around the exam area if sonographers must stand for prolonged periods.
- Provide easy access to imaging supplies, such as having supplies available in a number of locations.
- Have equipment such as thermal printers or recording devices in an area that reduces reach but allows the equipment to be accessed. Placing equipment or supplies on carts or stands may increase mobility and accessibility
- Have controllable environmental conditions, especially light levels. Switches, curtain or blind mechanisms should be placed in convenient locations.
- Provide adequate ventilation and temperature controls to ensure the comfort of the sonographer and patient while allowing the equipment to function properly.
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2-2. To ensure the comfort of the sonographer and patient, provide _____.
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