NME 2.10 Flashcards
1
Q
advantages of x-ray
A
- quick
- easy access
2
Q
disadvantages
A
- radiation
- limited information
- abdominal x-ray largely superseded by CTs
3
Q
advantages of ultrasound
A
- no radiation
- relative easy access
- quick and real time
4
Q
disadvantages of ultrasound
A
- operatory dependent
- inter-user analysis difficult
- patient factors
5
Q
indicators of ultrasound
A
- epigastric
- right iliac fossa pain
- liver/renal lesions
6
Q
advantages for CT scan
A
- fast
- multiple organs and large area
- clinical variety
7
Q
disadvantages for CT scan
A
- radiation
- required patient compliance
- artefact
- poor soft tissue differentiation
8
Q
indications of CT scan
A
- solid organs
- bowel
- vasculature
9
Q
advantages of MRI
A
- no radiation
- image quality
10
Q
disadvatages of MRI
A
- long scan time
- claustrophic
- limited access
- contra-indication
11
Q
indications
A
- epigastric
- bowel pathologies
12
Q
MRI contraindications
A
- pacemarker
- intracranial implants
- vascular stents
- metalwork
- unstable/uncooperative patient
