Information About Radiology
Category Digital Detector Term Computed Radiography (CR) Definition of Computed Radiography (CR) System Using Photostimulable Phosphor Plates Read By A Laser Scanner To Produce Digital Images Notes About Computed Radiography (CR) Transitional Technology Between Film And DR
Category GI Procedure Supply Term Enema Kit Definition of Enema Kit Kit For Rectal Administration Of Contrast Or Cleansing Prior To Colon Studies Notes About Enema Kit Used In Specific Exams
Category IT Infrastructure Term Data Backup System Definition of Data Backup System Redundant Storage And Backup For Imaging Data To Prevent Loss Notes About Data Backup System Managed By IT
Category Storage Term Medical Freezer Definition of Medical Freezer Freezer For Storing Temperature Sensitive Supplies And Some Radiopharmaceutical Precursors Notes About Medical Freezer Monitored For Stability
Category Preparation Advice Term Hydration Definition of Hydration Encouraging Fluid Intake Before And After Radiotracer Administration To Promote Renal Clearance Notes About Hydration Improves Image Quality And Reduces Radiation Burden
Category Scanning Plane Term Longitudinal Scan Definition of Longitudinal Scan Imaging Plane Parallel To Long Axis Of Structure Producing Long Axis View Notes About Longitudinal Scan Used For Length Measurements
Category Quality Management Term Quality Improvement Plan Definition of Quality Improvement Plan Documented Plan For Ongoing Quality Activities, Audits, And Performance Improvement In Imaging Department Notes About Quality Improvement Plan Supports Accreditation
Category Echocardiography View Term Subxiphoid Cardiac View Definition of Subxiphoid Cardiac View Subcostal Window Visualizing Heart For Pericardial Effusion And Global Function Notes About Subxiphoid Cardiac View Useful When Transthoracic Windows Are Poor
Category Cardiac Assessment Term Regional Wall Motion Definition of Regional Wall Motion Qualitative Or Quantitative Evaluation Of Segmental Myocardial Contraction Notes About Regional Wall Motion Used In Ischemia And Infarction Assessment
Category Exam Term Chest Radiograph (CXR) Definition of Chest Radiograph (CXR) Radiographic Study Of Thorax For Lungs, Heart, And Pleura Notes About Chest Radiograph (CXR) Includes PA And Lateral Views For Comprehensive Assessment