Mod E

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Wilhelm Roentgen

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Discovered X-rays in 1895

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What is an X-ray?

Back 2

High energy electromagnetic radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube.

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Diagnostic uses and Therapeutic uses

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Find tumors, fractures,and other idsorders and diseases.
Treatment of cancer.

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Fluoroscopy

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Radiological study using contrast media (barium sulfate/iodine.)

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Upper GI

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Patient prep critical
-NPO after midnight
-performed to observe function of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine

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Lower GI

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Barium sulfate medium introduced into colon by enema tube.
Patient prep critical
-laxative and enema
Often ordered with air contrast
-this often causes discomfort for patient.
Helpful in diagnosing lesions, tumors, and other diseases of the colon.

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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
Study of Genitourinary system

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Intravenous injection of iodine contrast medium.
Defines urinary system structure.
Patient should not have iodine allergy!

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Cholecystogram

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Study of the Gallbladder
-patient should follow diet and prep
No alcohol or carbonation the day before
Take regular medicine
Eat an evening meal of non fat foods
NPO after midnight
Crontrast media in the form of pills two days before
doctor may require enema

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KUB
(kidneys, ureters, bladder)

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x-ray of patient's abdomen - flat plate of abdomen
no prep required
aids in diagnosing urinary system diseases and disorders in determining the positionof an IUD or locating foreign bodies in the digestive tract

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Mammogram

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x-ray of breast tissue to detect cancerous tumors
baseline done 35-39 (aprox.)

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Cat scan/CT scan
(computerized axial tomography)

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`3D imaging that blurs alll areas other than the location in question producing better imaging quality

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MRI
(magnetic resonance imaging)

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Uses FM frequency waves to produce cross-sectional pictures