Healthcare

Question 1

MRI

Answer 1

Provides a tremendous level of detail on tissue information i.e. very good for detecting brain tumours

Question 2

CAT

Answer 2

Produces a complete 3D model of a patients bones and internal organs

Question 3

Advantages of scanners

Answer 3

• Allows accurate diagnosis without the need for surgery
• Leads to faster recovery
• Removes the danger of post operative infections
• Surgeon is better prepared as they know what they are going to find before cutting open the body

Question 4

Disadvantages of scanners

Answer 4

• Expensive to purchase and run
• Can be claustrophobic
• Could result in a loss of traditional diagnostic skills
• Have to keep still for long periods of time in an MRI
• Health risks - increased risk of cancer
• Patients with pacemakers and metal limbs cannot go through scanners
• Need for expert training/ interpretation
• Postcode lottery

Question 5

Blood Tracking

Answer 5

Blood barcoding allows the tracking of blood from its donation to its use.

Bracket with a barcode worn by a patient is matched by a barcode on the blood bag/donor.

Question 6

Advantages of blood tracking

Answer 6

• Can track a patient/donor if given bad blood (CJD, Hepatitis, Cross contamination)
• Better stock control of the blood
• Makes sure patient gets the right type

Question 7

Disadvantages of blood tracking

Answer 7

-Damaged barcodes can cause delays

Question 8

Sensors

Answer 8

Used it ITU units such as temperature, blood pressure, central venous pressure, etc.

Question 9

Advantages of sensors

Answer 9

• Allows 24/7 monitoring
• Alarms sounding
• Frees up staff
• Accurate reading/ recording
• Spotting trends in patient symptoms
• Allows remote monitoring of patients
• New born babies and wristbands to prevent being taken from the ward

Question 10

Disadvantages of sensors

Answer 10

-Calibration needed to check accuracy