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Routine chest x rays consist of two views, the frontal view (referred to as posterioranterior or PA) and the lateral (side) view.
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What are AphaGamma Beta rays?
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma rays are all types of radiating created and used in the splitting of an atom.
What test is used for valley fever?
A number of tests are used for Valley fever: chest x-rays, biopsy, sputum exam, and complement fixation assays.
Why do you use 72 inches in chest xrays?
A 72 inch SID is used in chest x-rays to minimize magnification of the heart shadow and bring sharper detail to outline the delicate outline of the lungs.
How are X-rays used in checking for prostate cancer?
A chest x ray may be ordered to determine whether the cancer has spread to the lungs.
What are gamma and x-rays?
Gamma and x-rays are two types of rays on the electro magnetic spectrum. The amount of energy used by the rays increases as you go up the electro magnetic spectrum. The weakest of the rays is a radio wave and the strongest is the gamma which will penetrate lead.
What other uses do chest x rays have?
To see objects that may have been swallowed, and to evaluate various diseases. Also used to verify correct placement of chest tubes or catheters and to check for fluid surrounding the lungs.
Why canal rays depend on the nature of gas used in tube?
b/c different types of atoms have diffeernt types of protons.nature of protons vary for different atoms.
What are the most important tools for diagnosing hemoptysis?
Chest x rays and bronchoscopy are the most important studies for evaluating hemoptysis. They are used to evaluate the cause, location, and extent of the bleeding.
Why sectional views are used in drawings?
isometric views orthagraphic views perspective views
What can determine if liver cancer has metastasized from a primary tumor in the lungs?
Chest x rays may be used to see whether the liver tumor is primary or has metastasized from a primary tumor in the lungs.
How can we protect ourselves from ultraviolet rays and gamma rays and X-rays?
Appropriate clothing or sunblock provide protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays when one must be out in the sun. Dense materials like lead can be used as shielding from X-rays if a sufficient thickness is in place. In any case, we don't want anyone too close to the source. We also know that dense materials can provide shielding from gamma rays, but even more must be used as gamma rays have more energy than X-rays. UV rays can be stopped more easily than the other two radiation types, but more shielding is better for protection from the latter two radiation types. Also, the less time anyone is exposed to radiation, the better.
Was radium ever used in x-rays?
No. X-rays can be generated by radium, but they are not used for any major purpose, and especially not for radiography. The X-rays used are produced by interactions of high-energy electrons; radium is not used because it generates other, non-useful types of radiation, some of which are dangerous to health - making strong enough X-rays would result in toxic amounts of radiation being absorbed by the patient.
