Introduction to Radiology & Imaging Flashcards
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Term for categorisation of the method in which images are generated: ultrasound, radiation such as x-rays, and MRI
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Imaging Modalities
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Fluoroscopy
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Patient is given radio opaque contrast then they are X-rayed (it is somewhat like a video I think)
e.g. Barium Swallow
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Nuclear Medicine Modality
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REVISE
4
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Deterministic Effects
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Effect only begins when a threshold dose is reached, then increases based on the increase of the dose
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Stochastic Effect
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Effects that occur without a threshold dose; even small exposure causes an effect