Information About Radiology
admin Category Exposure Parameter Term Tube Voltage (kVp) Definition of Tube Voltage (kVp) Peak Kilovoltage Across Tube Determining Photon Energy Spectrum And Contrast Notes About Tube Voltage (kVp) Lower kVp Increases Contrast For Iodine But Raises Noise
Category Gynecology Therapeutic Typical Use Excise abnormal cervical epithelium for diagnosis and treatment of cervical dysplasia. Description An electrosurgical instrument that uses a thin wire loop energized by high frequency current to excise a cone shaped specimen of cervical tissue for diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, combining tissue removal with simultaneous coagulation to … Read more
Category Phlebotomy Typical Use Obtain blood samples for laboratory testing. Description Vacutainer or butterfly needle systems used for venous blood collection provide secure venous access for diagnostic testing, transfusion sampling, and therapeutic phlebotomy, with selection based on vein size, patient age, and sample volume. Proper technique includes site selection, antiseptic skin preparation, correct angle of … Read more
Category Surgical Retraction Control Typical Use Isolate, retract, or occlude vessels and ducts during surgery. Description Flexible silicone or rubber loops used to encircle, retract, or provide gentle traction on blood vessels, nerves, or ducts during surgical procedures to improve exposure and facilitate temporary control without crushing tissue. Vessel loops come in various colors and … Read more
Category Processing Technique Term Subtraction Imaging Definition of Subtraction Imaging Removing Background Structures By Subtracting Pre And Post Contrast Or Dual Energy Images Notes About Subtraction Imaging Enhances Vascular Or Contrast Dependent Findings
Category Service Area Term Radiopharmacy PET Definition of Radiopharmacy PET Preparation, Quality Control, And Dispensing Of PET Radiotracers Under Sterile Conditions Notes About Radiopharmacy PET Requires Regulatory Compliance
Category DECT Implementation Term Spectral Detector CT Definition of Spectral Detector CT Single Source With Energy Resolving Detector That Separates Photons By Energy For Spectral Imaging Notes About Spectral Detector CT Vendor Specific Technology
Category Application Term Warehouse Robot Definition of Warehouse Robot Robots For Material Handling, Picking, And Transport In Logistics Centers Notes About Warehouse Robot Examples: AMRs And Automated Storage Retrieval Systems
Category Operational Resource Term Radiographic Protocol Library Definition of Radiographic Protocol Library Catalog Of Standardized Exam Protocols For Different Indications And Patient Sizes Notes About Radiographic Protocol Library Facilitates Consistency And Efficiency
Category IT Tool Term Staff Safety Incident Reporting App Definition of Staff Safety Incident Reporting App Mobile App For Rapid Reporting Of Safety Incidents, Near Misses, And Hazards In Imaging Department Notes About Staff Safety Incident Reporting App Facilitates Timely Action