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What is the primary purpose of the described imaging system?
What is the primary purpose of the described imaging system?
What method is used for obtaining measurements within the imaging system?
What method is used for obtaining measurements within the imaging system?
What measurement angle does the gantry rotate to acquire attenuation measurements?
What measurement angle does the gantry rotate to acquire attenuation measurements?
What is a significant drawback of the described imaging system?
What is a significant drawback of the described imaging system?
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How does the system compare in terms of scatter radiation?
How does the system compare in terms of scatter radiation?
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Study Notes
Pencil Beam CT
- Dedicated to head scans
- Collimated pencil beam and a single detector move across the patient
- Gantry rotates 1° and acquires 180° attenuation measurements
- Scan time per slice is 5 minutes
- Reduced scatter radiation
- Drawbacks include long scan time and limited image quality
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Description
This quiz focuses on the principles and applications of Pencil Beam CT, specifically for head scans. It covers the mechanics of the collimated pencil beam, detector movement, and the effects of gantry rotation on image quality and scan time. Additionally, the quiz discusses the advantages and drawbacks of this scanning method.
