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admin Category Perfusion Technique Term Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast (DSC) Definition of Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast (DSC) T2* Based Perfusion Method Using Bolus Gadolinium To Assess Cerebral Blood Volume Notes About Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast (DSC) Common In Neuro-Oncology
Category Respiratory Support Typical Use Provide heated, humidified high flow oxygen and some positive airway pressure. Description A system that delivers warmed, humidified oxygen at high flow rates through wide bore nasal cannulae to improve oxygenation, reduce work of breathing, and provide modest positive airway pressure in hypoxemic respiratory failure, postextubation support, and palliative care. … Read more
Category Outreach Tool Term Community Partnership Evaluation Form Definition of Community Partnership Evaluation Form Template To Assess Effectiveness And Outcomes Of Community Imaging Programs Notes About Community Partnership Evaluation Form Supports Continuous Improvement
Category Wound Closure Typical Use Close skin incisions quickly and securely. Description A disposable or reusable device that places metal staples to approximate skin edges rapidly, commonly used for long incisions, scalp wounds, and areas where speed and tensile strength are priorities. Skin stapling is faster than suturing for certain wounds and may reduce operative … Read more
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