Imaging Flashcards

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X-Ray

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-conventual radiography
-xray penetrates tissues to produce image
-first order imaging
-skeletal images
-high radiation, poor soft tissue visualization

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CT

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-computed Tomography
-x ray that a computer makes
-primary for traumatic injury
-soft tissueS and bone
-short time
-expensive, high radiation

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MRI

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-magnetic Resonsance imaging
-magnetic field affects hydrogens in body
-soft tissues and hematomas no radiation
-long time, expensive, no pacemakers/aneruysms

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Bone Scintigraphy

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-injection of radioactive isotrope
-detect fractures, tumors

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Diagnostic Ultrasound

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-no contraindictions, low cost
-dependent on skill
-only outline of bone

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