Information About Radiology
admin Category Infection Control Term Equipment Decontamination Protocol Definition of Equipment Decontamination Protocol Standard Procedures For Cleaning And Disinfecting Imaging Equipment Between Patients Notes About Equipment Decontamination Protocol Reduces Infection Risk
Category Hemodynamic Assessment Term IVC Distensibility Index Definition of IVC Distensibility Index Percent Change In IVC Diameter With Mechanical Ventilation To Estimate Fluid Responsiveness Notes About IVC Distensibility Index Interpretation Depends On Ventilatory Settings
Category Orthopedic Implant Typical Use Replace diseased joint surfaces for pain relief and function restoration. Description Modular prosthetic components for total joint replacement hip, knee, shoulder including femoral stems, acetabular cups, tibial trays, and bearing surfaces designed to restore joint mechanics, relieve pain from arthritis or trauma, and improve mobility. Implant selection considers patient anatomy, … Read more
Category Workforce Planning Term Staffing Model Template Definition of Staffing Model Template Template To Determine Appropriate Staffing Levels Based On Volume And Complexity Of Imaging Services Notes About Staffing Model Template Supports Safe Operations
Category Otolaryngology Surgical Typical Use Perform ear surgery including tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty. Description A collection of fine instruments such as microforceps, picks, curettes, and suction tips specifically designed for middle ear and mastoid surgery, enabling delicate manipulation of ossicles, graft placement, and mastoidectomy with preservation of hearing structures.
Category Endoscopy Therapeutic Typical Use Perform ERCP for biliary and pancreatic ductal interventions. Description A side viewing endoscope engineered for cannulation of the ampulla of Vater and therapeutic maneuvers within the biliary and pancreatic ducts, enabling stone extraction, stent placement, and tissue sampling under fluoroscopic guidance. Duodenoscope reprocessing and infection control practices are critical due … Read more
Category Endoscopy Typical Use Visualize entire colon and perform biopsies polypectomy. Description A flexible endoscope designed to traverse the entire colon to detect polyps, tumors, inflammation, and other mucosal pathology, and to perform therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, hemostasis, and dilation. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic evaluation of chronic … Read more
Category Orthopedic Implant Instrumentation Typical Use Stabilize fractures and facilitate bone healing through internal fixation. Description A collection of precontoured plates, locking and nonlocking screws, and instrumentation used to achieve rigid fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and reconstructive procedures, enabling early mobilization and anatomic alignment. Implant selection considers fracture pattern, bone quality, and biomechanical demands, and … Read more
Category Respiratory Support Typical Use Provide controlled respiratory support in respiratory failure. Description A complex machine that delivers controlled volumes or pressures of gas and oxygen to support or replace spontaneous breathing in patients with respiratory failure, during anesthesia, or in critical care. Ventilators offer multiple modes (volume control, pressure control, spontaneous modes) and alarms … Read more
Category Endoscopy Surgical Typical Use Dissect and coagulate tissue during endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. Description A hybrid instrument combining ultrasonic energy with endoscopic access to fragment and coagulate tissue while maintaining a clear operative field, facilitating minimally invasive resections with reduced bleeding and thermal injury.