A female patient is brought to ER because of a MVA (motor ve…
A female patient is brought to ER because of a MVA (motor vehicle accident). Her chief complaint is pain in the lower lumbar region. The ER physician orders a lumbar series. Upon questioning, the technologist learns that the patient is pregnant. The ER physician is made aware of the pregnancy but still wants the lumbar spine series performed. What can the technologist do to minimize dose to the fetus and mother?