Diagnosis/prevention Flashcards
When were blood tests invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1930s
Test for many conditions, no need for invasive methods
When were blood pressure monitors invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1880s
Diagnose high/low blood pressure, prevent heart attacks
When were endoscopes invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1900s
Investigate digestive issues, assist surgery, no need to cut the body
When were ECGs invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1900s
Track heart activity, awareness to heart problems
When was blood sugar monitoring invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1960s
Manage diabetes, regulate blood sugar
When were x rays invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1890s
Diagnose problems such as broken bones without cutting into the body, more accurate surgeries
When were MRI scans invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1970s
Diagnose soft tissue damage, more accurate surgery, better understanding of
When were CT scans invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1970s
Diagnose tumours/growths, affect treatment
When were ultrasound scans invented? How did they allow medical improvement?
1940s
Picture inside of the body, diagnose internal issues such as kidney or gall stones as well as pregnancy issues
