Fluoroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What is fluoroscopy?
A
technique for obtaining live radiographic images of a living patient, study of moving objects
2
Q
Fluoroscopy image is ____________________________.
A
continuous and “real time”
3
Q
What is a fluoroscopy used for?
A
barium x-rays and enemas, catheter insertion, blood flow studies, orthopedic surgery
4
Q
What are the advantages of fluoroscopy?
A
minimally invasive procedures, decreased soft tissue disruption
