Information About Radiology
admin Category Endoscopy Imaging Typical Use Combine endoscopy and ultrasound for detailed GI and pancreaticobiliary assessment. Description A flexible endoscope with an integrated high frequency ultrasound transducer that provides real time sonographic imaging of the gastrointestinal wall and adjacent structures, enabling fine needle aspiration, staging of malignancies, and assessment of pancreaticobiliary disease with high diagnostic accuracy. … Read more
Category Hardware Artifact Term Eddy Currents Definition of Eddy Currents Transient Currents Induced In Conductive Structures By Rapid Gradient Switching Causing Distortions Notes About Eddy Currents Compensated By Preemphasis And Shielding
Category Oxygen Delivery Term Nasal Cannula Definition of Nasal Cannula Device For Low Flow Oxygen Delivery During Procedures Notes About Nasal Cannula Disposable And Size Specific
Category Role Term Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Definition of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Designated Individual Responsible For Radiation Protection Program Oversight Notes About Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Ensures Compliance And Training
Category Surgical Drainage Typical Use Provide closed suction drainage of postoperative fluid collections. Description A soft silicone drain connected to a compressible bulb reservoir that creates gentle negative pressure to evacuate serous fluid, blood, or exudate from surgical sites, reducing hematoma and seroma formation and facilitating wound healing. JP drains are commonly used after abdominal, … Read more
Category Obstetrics Monitoring Typical Use Direct fetal heart rate monitoring when external signals are inadequate. Description A small spiral electrode applied to the fetal scalp through the cervix to obtain a direct electrocardiographic fetal heart rate signal when external Doppler monitoring is unreliable, such as in maternal obesity, excessive fetal movement, or during labor with … Read more
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Deliver controlled force to osteotomes or implants. Description A hammer like instrument used to deliver measured force to osteotomes, chisels, or implants during orthopedic and dental procedures, enabling controlled bone manipulation and implant seating. Mallet design balances weight and handle ergonomics to provide predictable impact while minimizing surgeon fatigue and … Read more
Category Clinical Tool Term Risk Stratification Score Definition of Risk Stratification Score Composite Score Incorporating Ultrasound Findings For Predicting Outcomes Notes About Risk Stratification Score Used In Specific Clinical Pathways
Category Accessibility Aid Term Hearing Amplifier Definition of Hearing Amplifier Portable Device To Amplify Staff Instructions For Patients With Hearing Impairment Notes About Hearing Amplifier Used During Positioning And Consent
Category Microsurgery Suturing Typical Use Suture small caliber vessels and nerves with minimal trauma. Description Ultra fine, curved needles designed for microvascular anastomosis that allow precise needle passage through delicate vessel walls while minimizing tissue crush and facilitating secure, watertight sutures.