Information About Radiology
admin Category Diagnostic Typical Use Inspect ear canal and tympanic membrane. Description A handheld instrument with a light source and magnifying lens used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane for signs of infection, perforation, cerumen impaction, or foreign bodies. Otoscopy is a routine part of pediatric and adult examinations and helps guide diagnosis … Read more
Category Neurosurgery Precision Typical Use Assist in precise instrument guidance for intracranial procedures. Description Robotic platforms integrated with stereotactic planning systems that enhance accuracy of electrode placement, biopsy trajectories, and deep brain stimulation lead implantation by translating imaging coordinates into precise instrument motion while improving reproducibility and reducing operative time.
Category Fluoroscopy Function Term Spot Film Definition of Spot Film High Quality Static Radiograph Obtained During Fluoroscopy For Documentation Notes About Spot Film Often Used In GI And Interventional Procedures
Category Inventory Control Term Receiving Checklist Definition of Receiving Checklist Checklist For Inspecting And Accepting Delivered Imaging Supplies And Equipment Notes About Receiving Checklist Prevents Errors
Category Pre Scan Assessment Term Blood Glucose Check PET Definition of Blood Glucose Check PET Measuring Serum Glucose Prior To FDG PET As Hyperglycemia Reduces Tumor Uptake And Affects SUV Notes About Blood Glucose Check PET May Require Rescheduling Or Insulin Protocols
Category Physics Term Main Magnetic Field (B0) Definition of Main Magnetic Field (B0) Static Uniform Magnetic Field That Aligns Nuclear Spins Notes About Main Magnetic Field (B0) Measured In Tesla; Typical Clinical Systems 0.53.0 T
Category Pathology Laboratory Typical Use Embed tissue specimens in paraffin blocks for routine histology processing. Description A workstation that processes fixed tissue through dehydration and paraffin infiltration and then molds specimens into blocks for sectioning on a microtome, preserving tissue architecture for detailed histologic analysis and special staining. Embedding technique influences section orientation, margin assessment, … Read more
Category Diagnostic Typical Use Examine the retina and optic disc. Description A handheld instrument with adjustable lenses and a light source used to visualize the fundus of the eye, including the retina, optic disc, macula, and retinal vessels, aiding in the diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive changes, and optic neuropathies. Direct ophthalmoscopy requires pupil … Read more
Category Surgical Energy Dissection Typical Use Simultaneous cutting and coagulation using ultrasonic energy. Description A surgical instrument that uses ultrasonic vibration to cut tissue and coagulate small vessels simultaneously, producing less lateral thermal spread than some electrosurgical modalities and enabling precise dissection in open and minimally invasive procedures. The harmonic scalpel is used across general, … Read more
Category Governance Term Ultrasound Safety Committee Definition of Ultrasound Safety Committee Institutional Group Overseeing Safe Use, QA, And Training For Ultrasound Services Notes About Ultrasound Safety Committee Supports Policy And Incident Review