Information About Radiology
admin Category Communication Term Patient Safety Pledge Definition of Patient Safety Pledge Public Commitment To Safety Practices And Continuous Improvement In Imaging Services Notes About Patient Safety Pledge Displayed For Staff And Patients
Category Reconstructive Surgery Typical Use Expand harvested split thickness grafts to cover larger wound areas. Description A mechanical device that creates a patterned series of slits in a harvested skin graft to allow expansion and drainage, increasing the surface area covered by a graft and facilitating conformability to irregular wound beds in burn and reconstructive … Read more
Category Gastroenterology Interventional Typical Use Establish long term enteral access for nutrition via endoscopic gastrostomy. Description A sterile procedural set including introducer needles, dilators, guidewires, and feeding tube components used to create a percutaneous gastrostomy under endoscopic guidance for long term enteral nutrition in patients with prolonged swallowing impairment. PEG placement requires endoscopic visualization, transillumination … Read more
Category QC Test Term Quality Control Radiotracer Definition of Quality Control Radiotracer Analytical Tests Such As Radiochemical Purity, pH, And Sterility Performed Prior To Release Of Radiopharmaceuticals Notes About Quality Control Radiotracer Ensures Safety And Efficacy
Category Elastography Term MR Elastography (MRE) Definition of MR Elastography (MRE) Technique Using Mechanical Waves And Phase Contrast To Quantify Tissue Stiffness Notes About MR Elastography (MRE) Validated For Liver Fibrosis Staging
Category Scanning Plane Term Long Axis View Definition of Long Axis View Imaging Plane Parallel To Long Axis Of Structure For Length Assessment Notes About Long Axis View Used For Vessels, Tendons, And Organs
Category Cardiology Point of Care Typical Use Perform bedside cardiac ultrasound for rapid assessment. Description A compact ultrasound system with cardiac presets used at the bedside to evaluate ventricular function, pericardial effusion, and gross valvular abnormalities, enabling rapid triage and guiding immediate management decisions in emergency and critical care settings.
Category Pediatric Airway Management Typical Use Visualize pediatric vocal cords for age appropriate intubation. Description Laryngoscope blades and handles sized for infants and children, including straight Miller and curved Macintosh options, designed to accommodate pediatric airway anatomy and facilitate safe endotracheal tube placement during anesthesia and emergency care. Pediatric laryngoscopy requires appropriate blade selection, gentle … Read more
Category Robot Subfield Term Soft Robotics Definition of Soft Robotics Robots Built From Compliant, Deformable Materials Enabling Safe Interaction And Adaptability Notes About Soft Robotics Actuation Via Pneumatics, Shape Memory, Or Electroactive Polymers
Category Radiation Safety Monitoring Typical Use Measure cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Description A wearable badge or electronic dosimeter that records ionizing radiation exposure over time to ensure compliance with safety limits and to inform work practices and shielding needs for staff in radiology and interventional suites.