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What is the fundamental nature of electromagnetic radiation?

  • Interaction between changing electric and magnetic fields (correct)
  • Interaction between static electric fields only
  • A wave that travels without any medium
  • Radiation that can only be detected by instruments

How are energy and frequency related in electromagnetic radiation?

  • Energy is independent of frequency
  • Energy is inversely proportional to frequency
  • Energy cannot be determined from frequency
  • Energy is directly proportional to frequency (correct)

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

  • Wavelength and frequency are directly proportional
  • Wavelength is constant regardless of frequency changes
  • Wavelength increases as frequency increases
  • Wavelength decreases as frequency increases (correct)

What is the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a vacuum?

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest photon energy?

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At what frequency does radiation begin to break bonds in biological tissue?

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What happens to the photon energy as the wavelength of radiation increases?

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According to the principles of electromagnetic radiation, which equation correctly describes the relationship among speed, frequency, and wavelength?

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What is the primary physiological advantage of Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)?

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Which frequency range is typically used in Short Wave Diathermy?

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What type of tissues respond best to Short Wave Diathermy?

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Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of SWD?

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How does Microwaves Diathermy (MWD) primarily heat tissue?

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What kind of heating does SWD produce, depending on the application method?

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Which statement is true regarding the effects of diathermy on muscle pain?

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What is a general rule to follow when using both SWD and MWD?

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What is the maximum depth near IR radiation can penetrate under the skin?

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Which of the following statements about therapeutic heat lamps is true?

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What does Wien's Law describe?

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What is the purpose of thermography?

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Which factor is primarily determined by Stefan’s Law in regards to the radiation emitted by the body?

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How is blood flow related to the efficacy of thermography?

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What might happen in the event of accidental exposure to IR laser radiation?

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Which of the following best describes the role of thermography in medical diagnostics?

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What effect can excessive absorption of UV light by the lens of the eye lead to?

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Which statement accurately describes the ability of X-rays?

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Which of the following is a use of gamma-rays in medical contexts?

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What is the primary source of X-rays?

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How does the absorption of UV light relate to the function of the lens in the eye?

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What is the primary role of a photosensitive drug in cancer treatment?

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What wavelength of blue light is most effective for treating jaundice in infants?

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Which skin conditions can be improved by UV radiation?

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What is a potential harmful effect of prolonged exposure to UV radiation?

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Why is UV light invisible to the human eye?

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How does phototherapy using blue light function for treating jaundice in infants?

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What is one implication of UV light being germicidal for wavelengths less than 300 nm?

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What is the consequence of using a laser primarily operating in the visible part of the spectrum in medical applications?

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What is the purpose of using infrared filters in endoscopy?

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What is indicated by a red glow during transillumination?

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What condition can be diagnosed using transillumination in infants?

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What is the mechanism of action behind photodynamic therapy (PDT)?

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Which of the following regions can be investigated using endoscopes?

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What is the main benefit of using cold light in endoscopy?

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In photodynamic therapy, what is produced that is highly toxic to cancer cells?

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When using transillumination to diagnose pneumothorax, what is the significance of light scattering?

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Flashcards

What is electromagnetic radiation?

All forms of electromagnetic radiation are composed of changing electric and magnetic fields, but vary in wavelength or frequency.

What's the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and speed of light in EM radiation?

The relationship between wavelength (λ), frequency (f), and speed of light (c) for electromagnetic radiation.

What is the relationship between photon energy and frequency?

A fundamental concept that defines the energy (E) of a photon in direct proportion to the frequency (f) of its wave. E ∝ f

How does the wavelength of a photon relate to its energy?

The energy (E) carried by a photon is inversely proportional to its wavelength (λ): E∝1/λ. Therefore, shorter wavelengths contain higher photon energy.

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What happens to atoms when they interact with high-energy EM radiation?

The energy of electromagnetic radiation, when high enough, can break bonds and free electrons from atoms.

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What are the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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How is EM radiation used in medicine?

The use of electromagnetic radiation in medicine for imaging (radiology) and treatment (therapy).

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How does the body respond to different types of electromagnetic radiation?

The body's response to electromagnetic radiation varies depending on the energy level of the radiation. It can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted, often causing damage, heating, or stimulating cells.

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Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)

A type of deep heat therapy that uses radio waves to generate heat within tissues.

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Conductivity

The ability of a material to conduct electricity.

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Capacitive Field Diathermy

A type of SWD where the electromagnetic radiation is delivered through electrodes placed on the skin.

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Inductive Field Diathermy

A type of SWD where the electromagnetic radiation delivered through a coil placed near the body.

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Microwave Diathermy (MWD)

A type of deep heat therapy that uses microwaves to generate heat within tissues.

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Microwave Diathermy Mechanism

Water molecules absorb microwave energy and convert it to heat.

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Precautions for Diathermy related to fluid

Areas with excessive fluid accumulation, such as edematous tissue, moist skin, eyes, fluid-filled cavities, and a pregnant or menstruating uterus, should be avoided during both SWD and MWD.

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Precautions for Diathermy related to metal

Areas with metal implants and patients with pacemakers should avoid SWD.

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NIR radiation penetration depth

Near-infrared (NIR) radiation can penetrate the skin up to 5 mm, reaching subcutaneous tissues.

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Therapeutic heat lamps and NIR radiation

Therapeutic heat lamps emit high-intensity near-infrared radiation (NIR) with wavelengths between 1000-2000 nm, used to heat tissues deep within the body.

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Retinal burn from NIR radiation

Exposure to high-intensity NIR radiation can cause a retinal burn, as NIR radiation is invisible but can be focused onto the retina.

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What is Thermography?

Thermography is a technique that uses infrared cameras to map the surface temperature of the body.

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Wien's Law

Wien's Law relates the peak wavelength of emitted radiation to the temperature of an object. It states that the peak wavelength is inversely proportional to the object's temperature.

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Stefan-Boltzmann Law

Stefan-Boltzmann Law relates the power of radiation emitted by an object to its temperature. It states that the power is proportional to the fourth power of the temperature.

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Thermography applications in medicine

Thermography can be used as a first-line indicator for abnormalities like breast cancer tumors, as it reveals changes in blood flow.

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Thermography for diabetes and vascular problems

Thermography may be used to identify areas with reduced blood flow in patients with diabetes or vascular problems.

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Transillumination

Visible light transmitted through body tissues to aid in diagnosis. It reveals abnormalities by how light scatters or is absorbed.

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Red Glow in Transillumination

A red glow often observed during transillumination due to red light's deeper penetration and scattering in tissue.

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Transillumination for Hydrocephalus

A technique used to diagnose hydrocephalus in infants by shining a light through the skull. Excessive CSF scatters light, creating a distinctive pattern.

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

A type of therapy using a photosensitive drug and light to target and destroy cancer cells.

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Photosensitive Drug in PDT

A photosensitive drug selectively absorbed by cancer cells, activated by light to produce toxic singlet oxygen that destroys the cells.

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Singlet Oxygen in PDT

The highly reactive oxygen species generated by PDT, which is toxic to cancer cells.

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Visible Lasers in PDT

The use of visible lasers to deliver light energy to a photosensitive drug in PDT, triggering the destruction of cancer cells.

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Visible Laser Irradiation

The process of delivering light energy to tissue using visible lasers, commonly used in PDT.

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What is photodynamic therapy (PDT)?

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a photosensitive drug that is absorbed by cancer cells. Once activated by light, the drug generates a reactive oxygen species that kills the cancer cells.

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How does blue light therapy work for jaundice?

Jaundice is a condition where the skin and eyes appear yellow due to high bilirubin levels. Blue light therapy exposes infants to a specific wavelength of blue light (430-490 nm), effectively breaking down bilirubin and reducing jaundice.

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Why is UV light germicidal?

UV radiation has higher energy than visible light. UV light with wavelengths below 300 nm is germicidal, meaning it can kill bacteria and viruses.

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How does UV radiation cause skin cancer?

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can damage DNA in skin cells, increasing the risk of skin cancers such as Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).

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What is scattered UV light?

UV light can be scattered, meaning it can bounce off surfaces and reach areas not directly exposed to the sun. This scattered UV light can still damage the skin.

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Why can't we see UV light?

Our eyes cannot see UV light because the wavelengths are beyond the visible spectrum. UV radiation has shorter wavelengths than visible light, making it invisible to the human eye.

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How does the body respond to different forms of electromagnetic radiation?

The body's response to electromagnetic radiation varies depending on the wavelength and energy level. Some wavelengths can be beneficial, like UV radiation for vitamin D production. Other wavelengths, like high-energy UV, can be harmful.

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What are some medical applications of electromagnetic radiation?

The use of electromagnetic radiation in medicine spans various applications, from imaging techniques like X-rays and MRI to therapeutic treatments like laser surgery and photodynamic therapy.

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UV Light and the Eye

UV light is easily absorbed by the cornea and the lens of the eye. Excessive absorption by the lens can lead to cataracts.

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What are X-rays and how are they used?

X-rays are high-energy photons produced from decelerating electrons. They are able to penetrate soft tissues but absorbed by high-density tissues, making them useful for medical imaging.

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What are Gamma rays and how are they used?

Gamma rays are high-energy photons originating from the de-excitation of nuclei. They can penetrate all tissue types, making them useful for both medical imaging and cancer treatment.

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How do cataracts form?

Excessive absorption of UV light by the lens of the eye can result in cataracts.

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What happens after lens removal?

Removal of the lens, often due to cataracts, allows individuals to see into the UV spectrum because the primary absorber of UV light has been removed.

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Study Notes

Electromagnetic Radiation - Use in Therapy & Diagnosis

  • Electromagnetic radiation (EM) is a complex interaction between changing electric and magnetic fields, often associated with accelerating charged particles.
  • An EM spectrum illustrates various types of EM radiation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • Restate typical frequency or wavelength values for each component.
  • Describe the relationship between energy, frequency, and wavelength of photons.
  • Recognize the role of each EM spectrum component in patient diagnosis or therapy.

Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation: Diagnosis & Therapy

  • EM radiation travels at the speed of light (c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s) in a vacuum.
  • All EM radiation adheres to the relationship: speed = frequency x wavelength.
  • Photon energy is directly proportional to frequency (E α f ), and inversely proportional to wavelength (E α 1/λ).

Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum

  • The spectrum ranges from radio waves to gamma rays, spanning frequencies (Hz) and wavelengths (meters).
  • Components in order of decreasing wavelength (increasing frequency): Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma.
  • Wavelengths are inversely proportional to frequency.

Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)

  • SWD is a non-superficial heat treatment using radio waves.
  • Typical frequencies are in the 10-100 MHz range (e.g., 27.12 MHz).
  • SWD uses electrodes (capacitive diathermy) or coils (inductive diathermy) to transmit the radiation to patients.
  • Heat produced via Joule heating, resulting from interaction between EM radiation and charged molecules in tissues.
  • It is good for increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, increasing extensibility of deep tissues, and relieving muscle pain/spasm.

Microwave Diathermy (MWD)

  • MWD uses microwave energy and heating is a direct result of water molecules in tissue absorbing microwave energy.
  • Frequencies used are ~2450 MHz.
  • It provides deep penetration into tissues.
  • MWD requires careful use, as bone may reflect the microwaves, causing burns around the bone.

Precautions on Diathermy

  • Avoid using SWD/MWD in areas with metal implants or pacemakers.
  • Areas with excess fluid, such as swelling, moist skin, eyes, fluid-filled cavities, etc., should be avoided for both SWD and MWD due to their higher water content absorbing the energy.
  • A rule of "no water and no metal" is often recommended.

Infrared (IR) Radiation

  • More than half of the sun's energy is in the form of IR radiation.
  • IR is useful for diathermy as it can penetrate up to 5 mm beneath the skin.
  • Therapeutic heat lamps use near-IR (~1000-2000nm), heating deep tissues, relaxing capillary systems, increasing blood flow, and treating muscular and soft tissue injuries.
  • IR is invisible. Uncontrolled IR laser exposure can be hazardous (retinal burns).

Thermography

  • Thermography uses IR radiation to map surface temperatures.
  • Objects exceeding absolute zero emit radiation at different wavelengths.
  • Peak wavelength is inversely proportional to temperature (Wien's Law).
  • Human body temperature is a source of IR radiation.

Visible Radiation

  • Visible light is useful in procedures such as endoscopies and using fibre-optic scopes to investigate various body regions.
  • Filters are often used to reduce unwanted heating.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

  • PDT uses a photosensitive drug targeted to cancer cells, activated by light exposure of specific wavelength.
  • This results in the production of singlet oxygen, damaging the cancer cells.
  • Fluorescence may be used to identify affected areas.

UV Radiation

  • UV has higher frequency than visible light, offering germicidal properties and inducing vitamin D production.
  • However, prolonged exposure can result in DNA damage, potentially leading to skin cancer.
  • UV light is easily absorbed by the eye's cornea and lens, so excess exposure risks cataracts.

X-rays

  • X-rays are high-energy photons generated by decelerating electrons.
  • X-rays penetrate soft tissues but are absorbed by dense tissues, enabling tissue differentiation and imaging.
  • X-rays cause ionization, which can be used to kill cancer cells.

Gamma-rays

  • Gamma-rays are high-energy photons produced from nuclear de-excitation.
  • Gamma-rays penetrate all tissues, aiding medical imaging and cancer treatment.
  • Gamma-rays cause ionization as well, making them useful for cell killing.

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