Digital Imaging

Question 1

Which piece of equipment is used in Direct digital imaging?

Answer 1

Digital Sensor

Question 2

Which piece of equipment is used in Indirect digital imaging?

Answer 2

Phosphor Plate

Question 3

List the advantages of digital imaging

Answer 3

Reduces radiation dose to patient
Reduces radiation exposure time to patient
No processing chemical required 
Re-usable
Quicker
Viewed on a monitor screen

Question 4

List the disadvantages of digital imaging

Answer 4

Sensors - big and bulky, uncomfortable
Equipment expensive (cost)
Image can be edited, manipulated or altered which can lead to legal problems