Information About Radiology
admin Category Cardiac Study Term Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Definition of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Nuclear Study Assessing Blood Flow To Myocardium At Rest And Stress Notes About Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Uses Tc-99m Or Thallium Radiotracers
Category Neonatology Resuscitation Typical Use Provide positive pressure ventilation to newborns during resuscitation. Description A small, anatomically shaped mask used with a self inflating bag or T piece resuscitator to deliver controlled ventilation to neonates at birth, requiring correct size selection and seal technique to ensure effective lung inflation while minimizing gastric insufflation.
Category Dental Operative Typical Use Remove saliva, blood, and debris during dental procedures. Description High volume and low volume suction systems used in dental operatories to maintain a dry field, reduce aerosol spread, and facilitate visibility during restorative and surgical procedures; systems include disposable tips and traps for infection control. Effective suction reduces aspiration risk … Read more
Category Workforce Tool Term Competency Checklists Definition of Competency Checklists Checklists To Document Staff Competency In Procedures And Equipment Use Notes About Competency Checklists Used For Credentialing
Category Protocol Term Patient Preparation PET Definition of Patient Preparation PET Instructions Such As Fasting, Hydration, And Medication Management To Optimize Tracer Distribution Notes About Patient Preparation PET Critical For FDG PET Accuracy
Category Processing Term Motion Compensation Definition of Motion Compensation Algorithms To Reduce Motion Artifacts During Freehand 3D Or Long Exposures Notes About Motion Compensation Improves Image Stability
Category Patient Apparel Term Patient Gown Definition of Patient Gown Nonmetallic Gown Provided To Patients To Avoid Artifacts From Clothing Notes About Patient Gown Ensure No Metal Fasteners Present
Category Signal Processing Term Fourier Transform Definition of Fourier Transform Mathematical Technique To Analyze Frequency Components Of Signals Notes About Fourier Transform Used In Spectral Doppler And Image Reconstruction
Category Otolaryngology Surgical Typical Use Provide magnified visualization for ear surgery including tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. Description A high magnification, stereoscopic microscope with coaxial illumination used in ear surgery to visualize the tympanic membrane, ossicles, and mastoid air cells for precise dissection, graft placement, and ossicular reconstruction while preserving delicate middle ear structures. Microscope ergonomics, sterile … Read more
Category Ophthalmology Imaging Typical Use Capture high resolution fundus photographs for diagnosis and monitoring of retinal disease. Description A specialized camera system that acquires color, red free, and fluorescein angiography images of the retina and optic nerve head to document diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma changes, and other posterior segment pathology, supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, … Read more