Introduction to Vet Radiology Flashcards
Known as the branch or specialty of medicine that deals with the study and application of imaging technology
Radiology
The uses of radiation to treat diseases such as cancer
Therapeutic Radiology
The use of imaging technologies to guide minimally invasive procedures and treatments
Interventional Radiology
advanced branch of vet. medicine that specializes in the interpretation of diagnostic images to help discover the underlying cause of animal diseases
Diagnostic Radiology
Enumerate the different imaging technologies
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Positron emission tomography
- Computed tomography
- Ultrasonography
Enumerate the advantages of Diagnostic Technologies
- To have an accurate data or picture to have a confirmatory Dx
- Early detection of diseases such as cancer, allowing timely treatment and improved outcome
- Advanced radiologic technology are mostly non-invasive, reducing the risk of complications and minimizing patient discomfort
Enumerate the disadvantages of Diagnostic Technologies
- High initial cost
- It needs qualified personnel
- Possess health risk if haphazardly done due to ionizing radiation
This system was created to preserve space and provide a quick diagnosis
Veterinary Direct Radiology System
This system is noted for its ability to store many radiographs as well as produce accurate radiographic images that provide for an accurate diagnosis
Veterinary Direct Radiology System
A technology where most radiographs are now stored provided with clearer preserve space.
Computers
What are the advantages of Diagnostic Imaging Advancements?
- Provide quicker and more reliable images and diagnosis.
- Allow the creation of more effective treatment plans.
What are the disadvantages of Diagnostic Imaging Advancements?
- The only disadvantage of some advancements is that some radiographs may be misinterpreted or taken wrong.
- This results in the taking of more radiographs which causes a prolonged diagnosis.
This can cause cellular damage which is basically the destruction of the cells within the body and may result in cancer or another hazardous illness
Scatter radiation
What are the components of Order of Operations?
- an adequate technique chart or comparable system
- positioning aids
- protective clothing and other protective barriers
- personnel dosimetry devices
- emergency procedures for malfunctioning x-ray equipment, and quality control measurements and tests
refers to almost entirely transparent
Radiolucent
refers to not transparent to x-rays
Radiopaque
What is the order from radiolucent to radiopaque?
air, fat, water, bone, metal
It appears cloudy on radiographs
Scatter radiation
Refers to a light area on the film
Radiopaque
When did Wilhem Conrad Roentgen accidentally discover xrays?
November 8 1895
The individuals who looked at plates and compared them to the dx and autopsy findings
Radiologists
Enumerate the forms of diagnostic imaging
- Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Computed Tomography
- Nuclear Scintigraphy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Radiation Therapy
Which form of diagnostic imaging uses sound waves to produce image but cannot penetrate the air or bone and operator dependent?
Ultrasonography
Which form of diagnostic imaging uses X-rays to produce an image, providing cross sectional imaging and requires computer manipulation of images?
Computed Tomography
Which form of diagnostic imaging uses gamma rays to produce an image, emitted from the patient?
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Which form of diagnostic imaging uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to image structures, great for soft tissues?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Which form of diagnostic imaging uses radiation to treat and palliate neoplastic and some benign diseases?
Radiation Therapy
The electron source
Cathode
the target which electrons strike
anode
Determines the speed of electrons as they hit the target and determines the quality og Xrays
Kilovoltage peak
