Information About Radiology
Category Diagnostic Imaging Typical Use Cross sectional imaging for trauma, oncology, and diagnostics. Description A gantry based X ray system that acquires cross sectional images of the body with high spatial resolution, enabling rapid evaluation of trauma, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and oncologic staging through contrast enhanced and noncontrast protocols. CT imaging provides detailed anatomic information, … Read more
Category Laboratory Equipment Typical Use Grow microbial or cell cultures at controlled temperature. Description A temperature controlled chamber used to incubate microbiological cultures, cell lines, or biochemical reactions at precise temperatures to support growth and experimental conditions, commonly used in microbiology, cell biology, and clinical laboratories. Incubators may provide humidity control, CO? regulation for mammalian … Read more
Category Endoscopy ERCP Typical Use Perform controlled sphincterotomy of the biliary or pancreatic sphincter during ERCP. Description A specialized catheter with an electrosurgical cutting wire used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to incise the sphincter of Oddi, facilitating biliary or pancreatic duct access, stone extraction, and stent placement. Sphincterotomy requires precise technique, appropriate electrosurgical settings, and … Read more
Category Diagnostic Typical Use Inspect ear canal and tympanic membrane. Description A handheld instrument with a light source and magnifying lens used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane for signs of infection, perforation, cerumen impaction, or foreign bodies. Otoscopy is a routine part of pediatric and adult examinations and helps guide diagnosis … Read more
Category Neurosurgery Precision Typical Use Assist in precise instrument guidance for intracranial procedures. Description Robotic platforms integrated with stereotactic planning systems that enhance accuracy of electrode placement, biopsy trajectories, and deep brain stimulation lead implantation by translating imaging coordinates into precise instrument motion while improving reproducibility and reducing operative time.
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 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