Information About Radiology
admin Category Pre Scan Assessment Term Blood Glucose Check PET Definition of Blood Glucose Check PET Measuring Serum Glucose Prior To FDG PET As Hyperglycemia Reduces Tumor Uptake And Affects SUV Notes About Blood Glucose Check PET May Require Rescheduling Or Insulin Protocols
Category Physics Term Main Magnetic Field (B0) Definition of Main Magnetic Field (B0) Static Uniform Magnetic Field That Aligns Nuclear Spins Notes About Main Magnetic Field (B0) Measured In Tesla; Typical Clinical Systems 0.53.0 T
Category Pathology Laboratory Typical Use Embed tissue specimens in paraffin blocks for routine histology processing. Description A workstation that processes fixed tissue through dehydration and paraffin infiltration and then molds specimens into blocks for sectioning on a microtome, preserving tissue architecture for detailed histologic analysis and special staining. Embedding technique influences section orientation, margin assessment, … Read more
Category Diagnostic Typical Use Examine the retina and optic disc. Description A handheld instrument with adjustable lenses and a light source used to visualize the fundus of the eye, including the retina, optic disc, macula, and retinal vessels, aiding in the diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive changes, and optic neuropathies. Direct ophthalmoscopy requires pupil … Read more
Category Surgical Energy Dissection Typical Use Simultaneous cutting and coagulation using ultrasonic energy. Description A surgical instrument that uses ultrasonic vibration to cut tissue and coagulate small vessels simultaneously, producing less lateral thermal spread than some electrosurgical modalities and enabling precise dissection in open and minimally invasive procedures. The harmonic scalpel is used across general, … Read more
Category Governance Term Ultrasound Safety Committee Definition of Ultrasound Safety Committee Institutional Group Overseeing Safe Use, QA, And Training For Ultrasound Services Notes About Ultrasound Safety Committee Supports Policy And Incident Review
Category Interventional Radiology Diagnostic Typical Use Obtain tissue cores from palpable or image visible lesions. Description A spring loaded or automated core biopsy device used under ultrasound guidance to retrieve cylindrical tissue specimens for histopathology from breast, thyroid, liver, or soft tissue lesions, balancing sample adequacy with complication risk.
Category Mechanical Circulatory Support Typical Use Augment coronary perfusion and reduce left ventricular afterload in cardiogenic shock. Description A catheter mounted balloon inserted into the descending aorta and timed to inflate during diastole and deflate during systole to increase diastolic coronary perfusion pressure and reduce left ventricular workload, used as temporary mechanical circulatory support in … Read more
Category Transfer Technique Term Domain Adaptation Definition of Domain Adaptation Adjusting Models To Perform Well When Training And Deployment Domains Differ Notes About Domain Adaptation Includes Adversarial And Feature Alignment Methods
Category Image Quality Term Artifact Definition of Artifact Any Image Feature Not Representing True Anatomy Or Pathology Notes About Artifact Common Types Include Motion, Aliasing, And Susceptibility