Modern Scanning Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Why was scanning important?
A
This was very important because it allowed doctors to diagnose medical problems and diseases without cutting the patient open.
2
Q
What did it allow the doctors to do?
A
It allowed the doctors and surgeons to look deep inside the body and into the organ’s and to see what was wrong.
3
Q
How has modern technology helped?
A
Modern technology has helped because electricity and computers help doctors diagnose and identify medical problems.
4
Q
Ultrasound?
A
Ultrasound allowed doctors to see babies developing in the womb and detect a heartbeat.
5
Q
Pet-Scan?
A
Shows how the body tissues are working - used to diagnose cancer. Not many hospitals have them.
Negatives - Very expensive.
6
Q
MRI?
A
Hospitals can’t afford many, long waiting list.
