Fluoroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
primary function
A
providing real time imagining of anatomical structures
2
Q
Difference in fluoroscopic unit from radiography unit
A
fluoro mode, kV and mA values are same
3
Q
ALARA
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as low as reasonably achievable
4
Q
_ function can be used to reduce radiation
A
pulse
5
Q
Most common veterinary fluoroscopy unit
A
two part c-arm
6
Q
advantage of dual monitors
A
one holds a static image and the other shows the real-time dynamic image
7
Q
Applications of fluoroscopy in vet med
A
fracture reductions, placement of catheters, stents, ET tubes
8
Q
Miniaturizing the C-arm
A
comparatively low resolution but useful for scanning equine legs and reduction of fractures and dislocations
