CAT scans Flashcards
1
Q
CAT scan takes..
A
30mins
2
Q
looks at
A
brain structure
detects areas of brain damage and positioning of tumours
3
Q
high level of
A
radiation which is the equivalent to 1-2 years of normal life
4
Q
who cannot have one
A
pregnant people
5
Q
when was it invented
A
early 1970s
6
Q
image
A
impacted ny movement
takes a slice by slice image to build up a 3D image
dye is used for highlighting purposes - makes the picture clearer
7
Q
takes up to
A
30 mins
8
Q
best spatial resolution of
A
0.3-0.6mm
9
Q
costs
A
£100
