Information About Radiology
admin Category Surgical Procedural Typical Use Scrape tissue from cavities or lesions. Description A spoon shaped instrument used to scrape or debride tissue from body cavities, lesions, or wounds, commonly employed in gynecology for uterine curettage, in dermatology for lesion removal, and in ENT for ear canal cleaning. Curettage allows targeted removal of abnormal tissue for … Read more
Category Proctology Typical Use Examine rectum and distal colon. Description A longer rigid instrument than an anoscope used to inspect the rectum and distal sigmoid colon, enabling diagnosis and minor procedures such as biopsy, polypectomy, or foreign body removal in the distal colon. Proctoscopy is used in evaluation of rectal bleeding, pain, and suspected distal … Read more
Category Motion Tracking Term Navigator Echo Definition of Navigator Echo Small MR Signal Used To Track Diaphragmatic Motion For Respiratory Compensation Notes About Navigator Echo Enables Free Breathing High Quality Imaging
Category Neonatology Respiratory Typical Use Mix oxygen and air to deliver precise FiO2 to neonates. Description A device that blends medical air and oxygen to provide adjustable fractional inspired oxygen concentrations for neonatal respiratory support, essential for titrating oxygen therapy and reducing oxygen toxicity risk.
Category Operational Practice Term Continuous Monitoring Definition of Continuous Monitoring Ongoing Observation Of Deployed Systems For Performance, Drift, And Safety Issues Notes About Continuous Monitoring Enables Timely Intervention And Updates
Category Neurosurgical Monitoring Typical Use Measure intracranial pressure continuously in traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus. Description Devices such as intraparenchymal transducers, external ventricular drains with pressure transducers, or subdural sensors that provide continuous numeric and waveform data on intracranial pressure to guide management of elevated intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion optimization, and therapeutic interventions in traumatic … Read more
Category Mechanical Circulatory Respiratory Support Typical Use Provide mobile extracorporeal life support for transport and bedside use. Description A compact ECMO pump and oxygenator system designed for interfacility transport and bedside initiation of extracorporeal support, integrating monitoring and safety features for temporary cardiopulmonary support in severe respiratory or cardiac failure.
Category Multidisciplinary Concept Term Radiation Therapy Interaction Definition of Radiation Therapy Interaction Coordination Between External Beam And Radionuclide Therapies For Combined Modality Treatment Notes About Radiation Therapy Interaction Requires Cross Discipline Planning
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Create holes in bone for screws or implants. Description Powered drills are used to create pilot holes, countersinks, and fixation points in bone for screws, plates, and prosthetic implants during fracture fixation and joint reconstruction, offering speed and precision compared with manual tools. Drill systems include variable speed control, irrigation … Read more
Category Electrosurgery Typical Use Cut tissue and coagulate bleeding vessels. Description A handheld device that applies high frequency electrical current to cut tissue or coagulate bleeding vessels, providing precise hemostasis and dissection during surgical procedures while minimizing blood loss. Electrosurgery includes monopolar and bipolar modalities; monopolar current passes through the patient to a return pad, … Read more