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
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Collimator
Category Imaging Component Term Collimator Definition of Collimator Lead Or Tungsten Device That Restricts Photon Angles To Provide Spatial Resolution In SPECT Notes About Collimator Choice Affects Sensitivity And Resolution
Open Architecture
Category System Design Term Open Architecture Definition of Open Architecture Ultrasound Platform Allowing Third Party Software And Integration For Advanced Workflows Notes About Open Architecture Facilitates Research And Customization
Image Archiving (PACS)
Category IT Integration Term Image Archiving (PACS) Definition of Image Archiving (PACS) Storing And Retrieving DICOM Images And Reports In A Picture Archiving And Communication System Notes About Image Archiving (PACS) Ensure Proper Metadata And Study Labeling
Focused Assessment With Sonography For Trauma (FAST)
Category Point Of Care Exam Term Focused Assessment With Sonography For Trauma (FAST) Definition of Focused Assessment With Sonography For Trauma (FAST) Rapid Survey For Free Fluid In Trauma Patients Notes About Focused Assessment With Sonography For Trauma (FAST) Includes Pericardial And Peritoneal Views
Technetium Tetrofosmin (Tc-99m)
Category Cardiac Radiotracer Term Technetium Tetrofosmin (Tc-99m) Definition of Technetium Tetrofosmin (Tc-99m) Alternative Tc-99m Agent For Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Notes About Technetium Tetrofosmin (Tc-99m) Similar Performance To Sestamibi
Midline Shift
Category Neurosonography Finding Term Midline Shift Definition of Midline Shift Displacement Of Brain Midline Structures Indicative Of Mass Effect Notes About Midline Shift Measured On Cranial Ultrasound Or CT
Line Of Response (LOR)
Category PET Concept Term Line Of Response (LOR) Definition of Line Of Response (LOR) Imaginary Line Connecting Two Detectors That Detected Coincident Photons Notes About Line Of Response (LOR) Reconstruction Uses Many LORs
Aseptic Technique
Category Pharmacy Practice Term Aseptic Technique Definition of Aseptic Technique Sterile Procedures To Prevent Microbial Contamination During Radiopharmaceutical Preparation Notes About Aseptic Technique Includes Cleanroom And Laminar Flow Hoods
Recovery Coefficient
Category Quantitation Correction Term Recovery Coefficient Definition of Recovery Coefficient Factor Used To Adjust Measured Activity For Partial Volume Loss Based On Lesion Size Notes About Recovery Coefficient Derived From Phantom Studies