Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
X-Ray
A
-conventual radiography
-xray penetrates tissues to produce image
-first order imaging
-skeletal images
-high radiation, poor soft tissue visualization
2
Q
CT
A
-computed Tomography
-x ray that a computer makes
-primary for traumatic injury
-soft tissueS and bone
-short time
-expensive, high radiation
3
Q
MRI
A
-magnetic Resonsance imaging
-magnetic field affects hydrogens in body
-soft tissues and hematomas no radiation
-long time, expensive, no pacemakers/aneruysms
4
Q
Bone Scintigraphy
A
-injection of radioactive isotrope
-detect fractures, tumors
5
Q
Diagnostic Ultrasound
A
-no contraindictions, low cost
-dependent on skill
-only outline of bone