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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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Can xrays travel through paper?

Yes, they can only be stopped (even then not completely) by several centimetres of lead.

Try to spell properly next time, it's only 3 extra letters!

Was the x-ray machine invented in NC?

NO The x-ray machine was invented in Germany in late 1885.

Why are x rays kept in light proof cassettes?

The film is light sensitive and if it wasn't in a light proof cassette then the film would be surrounded by light so the picture that it takes would be ruined.

Why are x rays black and white?

The x-ray image is formed when the x-rays travel through the patient onto the cassette. The x-ray cassette is made with a Gelatin, bariums, and crystals the light up when interacted with x-rays. Depending on how much of the x-ray is absorbed by your body, the cassette will light up in different brightnesses, causing certain parts of the film to become slightly exposed. A fully exposed x-ray film will appear black will appear black when processed, while one the hasn't been exposed in any light will show be very light, and only show the color of the film, which has a slight tint, and a properly used x-ray film will show black, white, and different shades of gray depending on the thickness of bones, and tissue mass.

How much does a traditional x-ray machine with CR conversion cost?

Approximately anywhere between $25 to $39 thousand dollars, and it's highly recommended that you go with either a Fuji or a Kodak. Konica is OK, stay away from no brand name, since you're going to have lots of problems with servicing it or parts.

NAOMI is good, except, servicing it will take forever, since everything related to NAOMI has to come from Japan. Good luck.

What are uv-b rays?

The UVD (Unified Video Decoder Rays) is a mode of signal sensing using a series of rays to send the command impulses from the controller to the UVD machine. The rays aid in video decoding using a collection of integrated AMDs and GPUs.

What does embryo look like in x-ray?

My guess would be nothing, as X-Rays cast an outline of bone and considering the embryo won't have full developed bones it won't cast an outline.

With an AP X-ray what side of the spine do you see?

AP means anteroposterior (front to back) so you will see the front of the spine

What is the maximum permissible dose for a pregnant x-ray machine operater?

The dose limits for a radiation worker who has notified her employer that she is pregnant are for external radiation exposure, an equivalent dose to the surface of her abdomen for the remainder of her pregnancy of 2 millisieverts; and

for internal radiation exposure, 1/20th of the Annual Limit on Intake (ALI) determined by reference to

the values set out in the publication entitled "Dose Co-efficients for Intakes of Radionuclides by

Workers" being ICRP Publication 68 published for the International Commission on Radiological

Protection.

The dose limit in a single planned special exposure referred to in regulation 24 (2) is an effective

dose of 100 millisieverts.

What waves is shorter than x rays and gamma rays?

By definition, gamma is the highest classification of electromagnetic radiation. The highest energy rays are from cosmic radiation and are called "very high-energy gamma rays."

What material is used to make x-ray film base?

the first ever base was the cellulose nitrate but it flammable that contribute to the severe hospital fires during 1920's. it was then replaced by the cellulose triacetate which was not as flammable as cellulose nitrate.

in the early 1960's it base was introduced. it is more resistant to warping and is stronger than the two other bases.

What are stationary anode x ray tubes?

An x-ray tube where the anode is held still, rather than rotated as would happen in the rotating anode tube.

Why place patient between X-ray tube and film cassette?

The patient has to be in betwee the X-ray source and the film, so that a ''picture'' of the shadows made by the X-ray can be taken.

What is the principal difference between a light and X-rays waves?

The main difference between light and x-rays is that x-rays are radiation.

X-rays consist of fast-moving electrons?

Yes , X-rays consist of first moving electrons ,because high voltage between cathode and anode causes the electrons to accelerate toward the anode,When the electrons strike the anode's target area, X-rays are emitted.

What are X-ray tubes for?

Xray tubes create xrays used for emitting xray radiation, most commonly used for medical imaging.

How are chest x rays read to diagnose pulmonary disorders?

Patches and irregular areas of density is pneumonia. Shadows in the lung roots may indicate enlarged lymph nodes of a malignancy. Wide spaces between ribs and increased lucency suggests emphysema.

What is the minimum length of time between chest X-rays?

Using the medical radiation tables from the UK Centre for Radiation one can safely assume that one simple chest x-ray (one picture taken only) is equivalent of a week of normal earth radiation. And this should be the minimum time passed between chest x-rays. Now, if more than one x-ray picture is taken at the same visit /sometimes first x-ray doesn't turn well, or the radiologist is a novice :)/ one should multiply each x-ray picture taken by one week to calculate the minimum time to wait for the next chest x-ray. Note that dental and simple chest x-rays are some of the most minimal medical radiation emitting devices. You can consult the links bellow for a table of popular x-ray scans and their radiation. Several studies have appeared in medical journals that red wine, and in particular resveratrol, has a protective effect from radiation especially when taken before the actual radiation or x-ray exposure. Of course, you need to use your better judgment in deciding how much red wine to drink before going for an x-ray. Links on medical radiation 1. Patient Dose information http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1195733826941?p=1158934607708 2. Doses from Medical Radiation Sources http://www.hps.org/hpspublications/articles/dosesfrommedicalradiation.html 3.What Pediatricians Should Know about Medical Radiation Safety http://www.aap.org/sections/radiology/RadiologyPediatricianPage.pdf 4.Medical Radiation Exposure of the US Population http://www.ncrponline.org/PDFs/ICR_2008_DAS.pdf 5. Tribute to Alice Stewart http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9800EEDC1231F937A35754C0A9649C8B63 Links on red wine/resveratrol and radiation 6. Australian research from 2005 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16083915 7. US research from 2008 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18221451?ordinalpos=10&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum 8. US research from 2008 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18494544?ordinalpos=12&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum