Spatial Resolution
Category Image Quality Term Spatial Resolution Definition of Spatial Resolution Ability To Distinguish Two Separate Structures In Space Notes About Spatial Resolution Includes Axial And Lateral Components
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Thyroid Scintigraphy
Category Endocrine Imaging Term Thyroid Scintigraphy Definition of Thyroid Scintigraphy Imaging Of Thyroid Function And Morphology Using I-123 Or Tc-99m Pertechnetate Notes About Thyroid Scintigraphy Assesses Nodules, Uptake, And Ectopic Tissue
Equipment Upgrade Implementation Plan
Category Project Plan Term Equipment Upgrade Implementation Plan Definition of Equipment Upgrade Implementation Plan Detailed Plan For Installing, Commissioning, And Training For New Imaging Equipment Notes About Equipment Upgrade Implementation Plan Ensures Smooth Transition
Fasting Protocol
Category Preparation Step Term Fasting Protocol Definition of Fasting Protocol Requirement To Avoid Food Intake For A Specified Period Prior To FDG PET To Reduce Physiologic Uptake Notes About Fasting Protocol Typically 46 Hours
Foot Switch
Category Control Device Term Foot Switch Definition of Foot Switch Pedal Used To Activate Fluoroscopy Or Capture Images During Procedures Notes About Foot Switch Allows Hands Free Operation
Lesion Margin
Category Reporting Descriptor Term Lesion Margin Definition of Lesion Margin Characterization Of Lesion Edge As Smooth, Lobulated, Or Irregular Notes About Lesion Margin Important For Malignancy Risk Assessment
Transient Ischemic Signs
Category Vascular Finding Term Transient Ischemic Signs Definition of Transient Ischemic Signs Temporary Flow Changes Or Embolic Signals Detected On TCD Suggesting Cerebral Ischemia Notes About Transient Ischemic Signs Requires Correlation With Clinical Findings
Clinical Decision Support
Category Reporting Aid Term Clinical Decision Support Definition of Clinical Decision Support Integrated Tools Providing Protocol Suggestions, Dose Checks, And Reporting Templates Notes About Clinical Decision Support Enhances Consistency And Safety
Compliance Audit Checklist
Category Quality Tool Term Compliance Audit Checklist Definition of Compliance Audit Checklist Checklist To Verify Adherence To Regulatory, Safety, And Accreditation Requirements In Imaging Notes About Compliance Audit Checklist Used For Preparation
Smoothing Filter
Category Image Filter Term Smoothing Filter Definition of Smoothing Filter Processing That Reduces Noise By Averaging Neighboring Pixels Notes About Smoothing Filter May Reduce Fine Detail