diagnostic immaging Flashcards
1
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x-ray
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-invisible electromagnetic energy produces images
-pics of internal tissue bone and organs
2
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ultra sound
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-High frequency sound waves to produce pictures
-show structure and movement of the body‘s internal organs
-Shows blood flow in vessels
3
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CT Scan
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-hard tissue
-uses x-ray scanner rotating around body
-Cross-section image slices
4
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MRI
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-soft tissue
-Magnetic chamber causes hydrogen atoms in body to line up and radio waves mixes and realigns them
5
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Diagnostic imaging
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-process of producing pictures of the body
-detect abnormalities and diseases, and effectiveness
-Can be used in biopsies and surgical procedures