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Does a cat scan show a concussion?
A cat scan is the nickname given to a special type of x-ray known as a computed tomography scan, or CT scan for short. This allows doctors to see inside the body without cutting it open and the procedures is commonly used to find problems inside the skull, such as brain tumors or signs of a stroke.
What is better ct scan or a mri?
Both and neither. They each have areas of the body they are better at. Many DR's think the MRI is better because they think it is newer, but both machines have been around since the late 60's.
Does a PET scan have a negative effect on a kidney?
A PET scan can have a negative effect on a kidney. If dye is used, this can cause a problem for some people. It is also good for detecting illness, though.
Is a bone scan better than an MRI scan?
A bone scan, or x-ray is simply a different type of scan than an MRI. No kind of scan is better than another, it simply depends what the scan is trying to ascertain.
Is cat scan an acronym?
CAT scan used to be short for Computerized Axial Tomography. Think of this as using computers to map the body in the axial plane. (axial is a direction that the image is processed in). The newer machines not only do axial but also multiple other imaging planes (coronal,sagital,biplane,multi plane,etc.) So now they dropped the "axial" and just call it CT scan short for Computerized Tomography.
Why are MRI scans not good for everyone?
they are not good 4 every1 as some people can get claustrophobic and some people may not be a certain size for this scan.
What bad things are there about having a mri scan?
the bad thing about an MRI scan is if you are claustrophobic or don't like small spaces, it will be difficult because you have to wait there for a while. another bad thing is that it is very expensive as the machine is expensive!
What is scan?
Scanning means a quick look over of an item. Many use machines that scan codes at the check out which tells what the cost of a item is.
What are the two most common voting machines?
The Optical Scan and the Punched Card.
What is the difference between a ct scan and a spiral ct scan?
No difference. CT machines used to take a single 'slice' at a time. Now they take a 'spiral' image whilst the patient moves through them and the 'slices' are created afterwards by the machine's software. When the multi-slice CT machines came along, people started referring to them as 'spiral CT' to differentiate from the older machines. All CTs these days are 'spiral'.
Can claustrophobic persons have a PET Scan?
Yes, individuals who are claustrophobic can typically undergo a PET scan. Patients can communicate their concerns with the medical staff beforehand, who can provide support and potentially offer medication to help reduce anxiety. Some facilities also have open-style PET scanners that may be more comfortable for those with claustrophobia.
What steps does it take to get a job in radiology?
"You must first complete a 2 year program in medical disciplines including certifications in the use of radiologic equipment such as XRay machines, MRI machines and CT scan machines."
How do you create a company logo on the computer that you have already hand-drawn yourself?
1. Scan it and save the scan. 2. Open a drawing program, open/import the scan and draw over it (fix up wonky curves, crooked lines, etc). 3. Delete the original scan. 4. Done!
Does the laptop have to be scan to get in the plane?
Yes the are put through X-ray machines since they are a high risk for bombs
What advancesin health care occurred because of the computer?
Many advances in health care have occurred because of the computer. Some of these things include MRI machines, electronic health records, vital signs machines, and cat scan machines.
What can you have done instead of an MRI scan as you are scared to be put into small spaces?
There are some MRI machines that are open. Look around in your area to see if there is one available. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe medication to make you more relaxed during the test.
How do you open autocad files?
Open/read/scan/recover autocad file due to tool below
