Emerging MI technologies Flashcards
1
Q
what limits are we reaching in Medical Imaging tech
A
reaching limits for anatomical resolution
2
Q
what is the emphasis of Medical Imaging tech
A
portability speed reduced dose cost patient acceptability
3
Q
CT tech
A
in ambulances dual source - two tubes rotating detector size - less rotations 4D images virtual bronchoscopy
4
Q
MRI tech
A
open bore scanners - not as claustrophobic
weight bearing positions
portable
fuctional MRI
5
Q
Nuclear medicine
A
fusion with Ct and MRI
new radioisotopes
6
Q
interventional radiology
A
interventional/hybrid theatres - scan during operation
rotaional images
7
Q
ultrasound
A
portability
4D imaging
microbubbles - show small defects in structures e.g hole in septum
8
Q
internal imaging
A
capsule size camera
9
Q
robotics
A
precsion
prevent surgeon fatigue
10
Q
themography and fluorscences
A
highlight certain areas eg. tumors
either near the surface
or during surgery to check all cancerous material has been removed
