Slice Thickness
Category Acquisition Parameter Term Slice Thickness Definition of Slice Thickness Physical Thickness Of Imaged Slice Affecting Partial Volume And SNR Notes About Slice Thickness Thinner Slices Improve Detail But Reduce SNR
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Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs)
Category Dose Benchmark Term Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) Definition of Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) Established Dose Levels For Common Procedures To Guide Optimization And Identify Outliers Notes About Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) Not Regulatory Limits But Quality Tools
Patient Identifiers
Category Documentation Term Patient Identifiers Definition of Patient Identifiers Inclusion Of Name, ID, And Study Details On Images For Accurate Record Keeping Notes About Patient Identifiers Essential For Medicolegal And Clinical Use
Ultrasound In Pregnancy Safety
Category Safety Term Ultrasound In Pregnancy Safety Definition of Ultrasound In Pregnancy Safety Ultrasound Considered Safe When Used With ALARA Principles; Monitor Thermal And Mechanical Indices Notes About Ultrasound In Pregnancy Safety Avoid Prolonged Doppler In First Trimester Unless Indicated
Endocavitary Probe
Category Transducer Type Term Endocavitary Probe Definition of Endocavitary Probe Probe Designed For Intra-Body Use Such As Transvaginal Or Transrectal Imaging Notes About Endocavitary Probe Requires Sterile Covers And Specific Protocols
Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q)
Category Pulmonary Study Term Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q) Definition of Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q) Combined Ventilation And Perfusion Imaging To Detect Pulmonary Embolism Notes About Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q) Alternative To CT Pulmonary Angiography In Some Patients
Patient Transportation Subsidy Funding Proposal Template
Category Funding Tool Term Patient Transportation Subsidy Funding Proposal Template Definition of Patient Transportation Subsidy Funding Proposal Template Template To Request Funding For Transportation Assistance Programs Supporting Imaging Access Notes About Patient Transportation Subsidy Funding Proposal Template Facilitates Grant Writing
Ethnographic Studies
Category HRI Research Term Ethnographic Studies Definition of Ethnographic Studies Qualitative Research Observing Human Robot Interactions In Real Contexts To Inform Design Notes About Ethnographic Studies Provides Rich Insights Into User Needs And Practices
Radiation Safety
Category Safety Term Radiation Safety Definition of Radiation Safety Not Applicable To Ultrasound; Included For Cross Modality Awareness Notes About Radiation Safety Ultrasound Uses Non Ionizing Sound Waves
Joint Space Narrowing
Category Arthritic Finding Term Joint Space Narrowing Definition of Joint Space Narrowing Reduction In Articular Space Indicative Of Cartilage Loss In Osteoarthritis Or Inflammatory Arthritis Notes About Joint Space Narrowing Assessed On Weight Bearing Views