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X-Ray

Invented by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, X-ray imaging is used in hospitals to detect fractures to bone, as well as abnormalities to soft tissues.

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What is the pattern of dark bands on X-ray film made when an individuals DNA fragments are separated then probed and then exposed to an X-ray film?

Yeah I have no idea but I do know that you are rewriting answer from a Modern Biology worksheet because I am looking for the same thing

Who invented the CAT Scanner?

The CAT scanner, or CT (computed tomography) scanner, was invented by British engineer Godfrey Hounsfield and German physicist Allan Cormack. Their pioneering work in the early 1970s led to the development of the first practical CT scanner, which was introduced in 1971. Hounsfield and Cormack were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979 for their contributions to medical imaging.

Do they x-ray your bags when you go on euro star?

ALL luggage entering or leaving the UK is subject to security checks, no matter what mode of transport you use. This includes x-ray searches.

How are gamma rays and X rays similar?

Both gamma rays and X-rays are forms of electromagnetic energy. Also, they are both forms of ionizing radiation. Further, they are found at the very top end (the highest frequencies) of the electromagnetic specturm.

Why does an X-ray beam need to be narrow?

X-ray technicians use colimators to narrow the x-ray beam to:

- lower the dose the patient gets

- lower the effect of scattered radiation

Grid control X-ray tube versus dual X-ray tube?

A Grid Controlled X-ray Tube is a triode in which a third electrode is introduced between the Anode and Cathode. This electrode is normally neutral so the x-ray production can take place. However, one can decide when to cut the exposure by introducing negative charge on this. This will then stop (repel) the electron from reaching the Anode and x-ray production is stopped. Therefore, the elecrode with a negative charge can as a timer or if chrge is given intermittently, it acts as a device to have flouroscopy in pulses.

Can a X-ray detect any stomach problems?

Typically, an x-ray is used to detect skeletal problems, as bones show up well in x-ray imagery. The stomach itself cannot be seen very well with an x-ray, however it is possible that x-ray images be taken of the stomach in order to identify an object inside of it.

okay this guy who wrote up there is wrong! it can show inflammation of the stomach, air bubbles, and it can lead docs to finding out if you have a mass or something but will not show well but it would possibly show an abnormality.

What is conventional tomography?

Conventional x-ray tomography is an technique to make an x-ray image of a certain "slice" in a persons body in which the slices above and below are blurred. This is different from a conventional x-ray where all slices are stacked on top of eachother.

Nowadays, computed tomography has rendered conventional tomography obsolete.

What is the difference between MRI scanner and chest X-ray machine?

X-rays use what are called X-rays...that was a given but MRIs use magnetic pulses instead of the X-rays. The difference is that the X-rays don't pass through bone (so you see the bone) and the magnetic pulses penetrate the entire flesh but bounce off every cell. This shows what the inside of the person looks like.

What if your experience qualifications and competencies match the position?

Then you have a good shot at getting an offer. It is not guaranteed, however. You may not be the only or the best qualified applicant.

List the essential features of a typical x-ray room Describe precautions to be taken to ensure personnel safety from radiation exposure How do the features of the x-ray room and safety tie in togeth?

The essential features of a typical x-ray room are as follows:

  • Tap and sink
  • Hand gel and detergent wipes
  • Soap and towel dispenser
  • Vomit bowls
  • Latex gloves/ Non-latex gloves for those who have allergies
  • Equipment needed for IVP's
  • General waste bin and sharps bin
  • Emergency resuscitation mask / oxygen connectors
  • Oxygen and suction outlet
  • X-ray table
  • Overhead x-ray tube
  • Lead gowns
  • Movable seat for patient positioning
  • Long leg x-ray film holder
  • Wall bucky
  • Arm extension for vertical bucky
  • External film holder
  • Contrast warmer
  • Filters for x-ray tube
  • Positioning aids
  • Lead shielding
The precautions taken to ensure personnel safety from radiation exposure:
  • Be sure that the x-ray room door is closed
  • Be certain no nonessential persons are in the x-ray room
  • All persons in the control booth must be completely behind the lead barrier
  • No image receptors should be in the room except the one in use

The features of the x-ray room and the safety ties in together mostly because the fact that most all of the equipment in the essential x-ray room are used for safety.