HU Accuracy
Category Quantitative Metric Term HU Accuracy Definition of HU Accuracy Correctness Of Measured Hounsfield Units For Known Materials Notes About HU Accuracy Important For Quantitative And Spectral Imaging
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Iodinated Contrast
Category Radiographic Contrast Term Iodinated Contrast Definition of Iodinated Contrast Water Soluble Iodine Based Agents Used For Fluoroscopy And CT To Enhance Vascular And Soft Tissue Contrast Notes About Iodinated Contrast Risk Of Allergic Reaction And Nephrotoxicity
Tissue Velocity Imaging
Category Cardiac Doppler Term Tissue Velocity Imaging Definition of Tissue Velocity Imaging Measurement Of Myocardial Tissue Velocities Using Doppler For Diastolic And Systolic Assessment Notes About Tissue Velocity Imaging Includes S’ And E’ Velocities
Generator Production
Category Radiopharmacy Source Term Generator Production Definition of Generator Production On Site Or Regional Production Of Short Lived Radionuclides Such As Ga 68 From Parent Generators Notes About Generator Production Enables Local Tracer Availability
Bone Tumor
Category Oncologic Finding Term Bone Tumor Definition of Bone Tumor Primary Or Metastatic Neoplasm Of Bone With Radiographic Features Varying By Type Notes About Bone Tumor Requires Correlation With Clinical And Advanced Imaging
Patient Flow Optimization
Category Operational Strategy Term Patient Flow Optimization Definition of Patient Flow Optimization Scheduling, Prep, And Throughput Measures To Reduce Wait Times And Improve Scanner Utilization Notes About Patient Flow Optimization Enhances Patient Experience
Modularity
Category Design Principle Term Modularity Definition of Modularity Designing Systems As Interchangeable Components To Simplify Development, Maintenance, And Upgrades Notes About Modularity Enables Reuse And Customization
Spot Film
Category Fluoroscopy Function Term Spot Film Definition of Spot Film High Quality Static Radiograph Obtained During Fluoroscopy For Documentation Notes About Spot Film Often Used In GI And Interventional Procedures
Receiving Checklist
Category Inventory Control Term Receiving Checklist Definition of Receiving Checklist Checklist For Inspecting And Accepting Delivered Imaging Supplies And Equipment Notes About Receiving Checklist Prevents Errors
Blood Glucose Check PET
Category Pre Scan Assessment Term Blood Glucose Check PET Definition of Blood Glucose Check PET Measuring Serum Glucose Prior To FDG PET As Hyperglycemia Reduces Tumor Uptake And Affects SUV Notes About Blood Glucose Check PET May Require Rescheduling Or Insulin Protocols