fluoroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
what surgery is fluoroscopy used for
A
orthopedics
2
Q
positive image where xrays are
A
negative
3
Q
discovered in 1896 by
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thomas edison
4
Q
purpose of image intensifier
A
reduces rad exposure, receives radiant exiting from pt and coverts to visible image of high intensity
5
Q
steel vs wood
A
steel-flattens image
wood- grains are seen
6
Q
what is radiolucent
A
the fluoroscopic table
7
Q
to reduce rad exp. to pt..
A
pulse the exposures
8
Q
2 advantages
A
minimally invasive, decreased soft tissue disruption
9
Q
disadvantage
A
requires technical expertise, rad exp, less image resolution, high equip cost
