Advantages of CR and DR Flashcards
1
Q
- IP can be used _______
- CR can be used w/ _____
- IP do not have to be ____
- Patient info placed _____
- no name blocker
- IP read in ______seconds
- Density and Contrast ______
- Size adjustments, zoom, edge enhancement
A
- repeatedly
- existing units
- light tight
- electronically
- 20 seconds
- manipulation
2
Q
- Reduced _______ (exposure error only)
- _______ visibility of image
- No film, processing costs
- reduction of negative __________ effects of chemical processing
A
- repeats
- instant
- environmental
3
Q
Digital Radiography
A
- does not have CR reader
- does not process images, they are shown automatically
4
Q
- DR: no ___________
- With DR, _______ exposure technique due to phosphor (still slightly higher with CR)
- _______ of hard copy storage
- _______ of misplaced radiographs
- ________ patient flow
A
- cassette handling
- lower
- elimination
- elimination
- increased
5
Q
Teleradiology
A
- rapid transfer of image
- simultaneous viewing
- ease in consulting with a specialist
6
Q
Disadvantages of CR and DR
A
- possible over-exposure
- excessive under exposure increase image noise and loss of visibility of detail
7
Q
- DR cannot be used in ________ and ________ procedures
- Cost of equipment, especially DR
- Spatial resolution is _______
A
- portable
- surgical
- decreased
