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What is the main purpose of fluoroscopy?
What is the main purpose of fluoroscopy?
- To create 3D reconstructions of body structures/systems
- To capture still images of body structures/systems
- To allow dynamic/real time radiographic viewing of various body structures/systems (correct)
- To administer high doses of radiation for treatment purposes
What is the typical range of the x-ray beam intensity used in fluoroscopy?
What is the typical range of the x-ray beam intensity used in fluoroscopy?
- 5 mA - 10 mA
- 15 mA - 20 mA
- 10 mA - 15 mA
- 0.5 mA - 5 mA (correct)
What can be observed using fluoroscopy?
What can be observed using fluoroscopy?
- Only still body structures/systems
- 3D reconstructions of body structures/systems
- Physiology such as peristalsis, arterial flow, and swallowing action (correct)
- Only structures enhanced by contrast
What are Ba studies commonly used for in fluoroscopy?
What are Ba studies commonly used for in fluoroscopy?
How does the dose of fluoroscopy compare to traditional radiography?
How does the dose of fluoroscopy compare to traditional radiography?
What type of detector does traditional fluoroscopy systems typically incorporate?
What type of detector does traditional fluoroscopy systems typically incorporate?
What component of the fluoroscopy imaging system captures the remnant beam?
What component of the fluoroscopy imaging system captures the remnant beam?
Which component transforms the x-ray photons emerging from the patient into a small, bright light image?
Which component transforms the x-ray photons emerging from the patient into a small, bright light image?
What does the Flat Panel Detector (FPD) capture in the fluoroscopy system?
What does the Flat Panel Detector (FPD) capture in the fluoroscopy system?
What does the video camera capture in the fluoroscopy system?
What does the video camera capture in the fluoroscopy system?
What is the main difference between traditional and Flat Panel Detector (FPD) fluoroscopy systems?
What is the main difference between traditional and Flat Panel Detector (FPD) fluoroscopy systems?
What is the purpose of the x-ray tube in the fluoroscopy process?
What is the purpose of the x-ray tube in the fluoroscopy process?
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Purpose of fluoroscopy
Purpose of fluoroscopy
Dynamic/real-time viewing of body structures/systems
Fluoroscopy x-ray range
Fluoroscopy x-ray range
0.5 mA to 5 mA
Fluoroscopy observations
Fluoroscopy observations
Physiological actions like peristalsis, blood flow, swallowing
Ba studies use
Ba studies use
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Fluoroscopy dose vs radiography
Fluoroscopy dose vs radiography
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Traditional fluoroscopy detector
Traditional fluoroscopy detector
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Fluoroscopy remnant beam capture
Fluoroscopy remnant beam capture
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Image intensifier role
Image intensifier role
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FPD capture
FPD capture
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Video camera capture
Video camera capture
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Traditional vs FPD fluoroscopy
Traditional vs FPD fluoroscopy
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X-ray tube purpose
X-ray tube purpose
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