US Naval Hospital Corps School - Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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OCCUPATIO AL THERAPY ,Q Vkrk is ...... , S gy , 1' Pg ..s - K- K- Zane, HM3: Lieut- Comdr. Lydia Kieler, MSC: R. L- Nesman, L. D. Thomas, HN, Lieur. Comdr. Lydia F. Kieler, MSC, H. J. Green- HM1- wood, HM3g E. J. Crummey, HN. LM, ,ff T. C. Lewis, SN, Lieut. Cj.g.J Shirley D. Fish, MSC Cin chargelg G, J, Sullivan, YNCg Lieut. fj.g.D Shirley Fish, MSC. J. D. Kay, PFC, USMC. L , . w i V. R. Broussard, Cpl., USMCg R. H. L. H. Smith, Col. CUSAJ fretiredl. N. L. Lehr, Pvt., USMCg L. I. Frianeza, Hatfield, SRQ R. L. Cordon, TA. TA, F. V. Carabeo, TA. 88

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STRENGTHENS ACTIVE D e L O Sander, HM2g A. M Daniell, Pvt QUS J TILT TABLE: J. F. Pilling, HM3g W. E. Anderson, HM3g Kathryn E. Abrams icivilian physical therapistl KI' A. A. Ekstrom, HM3g Active exercise on ankle machine to strengthen weak ankle muscles. REHABILITATION: W. E. Anderson, HM3g ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR NERVE Lieut. Comdr. Cegrgia McKearly, Thomas, FiSh6I', HNg Lieut. Comdr. Jean Steffan, MSCg G. B. Det- INTERMITTENT CERVICAL TRAC- weiler, HN. TION: J. F. Pilling, HM3. 87

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N . . We.. Q.: 3 31:14 -H . 3 is Q Hidden 52552 Sig 537 1'U1fi9 iiisGm1 .a ,f'f . ...fs . at . if fsstkagsisiifsrf f'i'iQZ5gZS9Z3ili?i? .t Q21 ragga . ilfgad E K gait' .Tv A ,,., 5 f iff ' E , aff? I H- ts A , 'Zi K H, fat -.4 nt' R ' .. L SQL S , a t Y CAPTAIN JOHN W. KOETT, MC, USN Chief, Radiology Service RADIDLDGY Radiology Service is divided into three basic functional ERVICE components: Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Training Sections. The Diagnostic section provides all types of X-ray examina- tions. When a ward medical officer refers a patient to the department for examination, many persons may not realize it, but the X-ray technician who takes the films is following a procedure prescribed by the radiologist-a medical officer with post graduate radiological training. The radiologist's interpretation of these X-ray films Qoften supplemented by his personal and fluoroscopic examinationj is an important part of the information required by the referring medical officer for diagnosis. Some specialized functions of the diagnostic section are examinations of the spinal cord for tumors, herniated discs and other abnormalities. Here, a spinal tap is made and the withdrawn fluid is replaced by a dye. This dye casts a shadow on the X-ray films and fluoroscopic screen, thereby helping the radiologist and neurosurgeon to locate the ab- normal site. The procedure is commonly known as a myelo- gramf' Another specialized examination is an nangiocardiographic studyfll This is a study of the different chambers of the heart. It differs from the myelogram in that the dye is injected into a vein, whence it promptly flows into the heart. At this precise moment rapid X-ray films of the heart are made, outlining the individual chambers. ln this connection, of special interest is a Swedish-make X-ray machine capable of taking views in two planes on a continuous roll of film, not too dissimilar in principal to the rapid exposure method found in ordinary movie cameras. The roll of developed film obtained from this device provides valuable information to the cardiologist, surgeon and radiologist in arriving at a more accurate diagnosis, particularly in suspected congenital heart lesions. The Therapeutic section is responsible for treatment of all patients presenting abnormal pathological states, from benign to malignant conditions. Cobalt bomb,', radium, X-ray and radioactive isotope therapies are available in the department for daily use. Of interest is the training section. The department is approved for a full 3 years' residency training for medical officers in radiology as approved by the American Board of Radiology. The Department also maintains a training school for enlisted personnel, approved by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Upon satisfactory completion of a one-year training period, the student receives an official XRT rating. Though the radiologist and X-ray technician may frequently figure in our lives, many of us remain unfamiliar with their medical specialty. CUBALT TELECURIETHERAPY UNIT Martin A Teasley HM2g William Skip- Francis J. A. Mullett, HM2g Comdr. F. W. William Skipworth, Jr., HM1g Comdr with, .lr.,. HMI, fsieut. 1j.g.l Yong Kya George, MC. Choe, MC CROKND. F. W. George, MC.