Information About Radiology
admin Category Radiation Safety PPE Typical Use Protect staff from scatter radiation during imaging and procedures. Description A lead or lead equivalent apron worn by clinicians and staff during fluoroscopy, CT, and interventional procedures to reduce occupational radiation exposure, requiring regular inspection for integrity and appropriate storage.
Category Airway Aspiration Typical Use Suction oral secretions and blood during airway management. Description A rigid, curved suction tip designed for oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions, blood, or debris from the mouth and throat during airway management, surgery, and resuscitation, providing effective clearance with minimal mucosal trauma when used properly. The Yankauer is commonly attached … Read more
Category Orthopedic Endoscopy Typical Use Debride and resect intra articular tissue during arthroscopic procedures. Description Powered shaver handpieces with interchangeable blades used through arthroscopic portals to remove torn meniscus, synovium, or loose bodies while maintaining visualization and fluid management within the joint, enabling precise tissue resection with minimal collateral damage. Shaver selection, blade type, and … Read more
Category Operating Room Safety Typical Use Remove surgical plume and airborne contaminants generated by energy devices. Description A suction based system with high efficiency filtration that captures and filters surgical smoke produced by electrosurgery, lasers, and ultrasonic devices to reduce exposure to particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and potential infectious material for operating room staff … Read more
Category Detector Type Term Indirect Conversion Detector Definition of Indirect Conversion Detector Converts X Rays To Light Via Scintillator Then To Electrical Signal Via Photodiode Notes About Indirect Conversion Detector Common In Many DR Systems
Category Safety Practice Term Radiation Dose Monitoring Definition of Radiation Dose Monitoring Tracking Patient And Occupational Dose Metrics For Quality And Regulatory Compliance Notes About Radiation Dose Monitoring Includes DAP, Badge Readings, And DRLs
Category Reporting Tool Term Annual Report Template Definition of Annual Report Template Template For Summarizing Imaging Department Achievements, Metrics, And Plans For Leadership Notes About Annual Report Template Supports Transparency
Category Radionuclide Term Fluorine 18 (F 18) Definition of Fluorine 18 (F 18) Positron Emitting Isotope With ~110 Minute Half Life Commonly Used In PET Radiotracers Notes About Fluorine 18 (F 18) Allows Regional Distribution From Cyclotron Or Generator
Category Laboratory Equipment Typical Use Separate blood components or precipitate samples. Description A laboratory device that spins samples at high speed to separate components by density, commonly used to separate plasma or serum from whole blood, concentrate cells, or clarify specimens for diagnostic testing. Centrifugation parameters such as speed (g force), time, and temperature are … Read more
Category Scintillator Term Cesium Iodide (CsI) Definition of Cesium Iodide (CsI) Scintillator Material Used In Some Gamma Cameras And DR Panels Notes About Cesium Iodide (CsI) Good Light Output With Different Properties