Radiography

The history of dental radiography began on November 8, 1895 with the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. This tremendous discovery changed the future of medical and dental professions, creating a new era for advances and improvements in the medical and dental field. Many other discoveries followed this monumental innovation, and in the late 1940 (s) MRI were discovered. The founding father of MRI is Raymond Damadian, who received a Nobel Prize in 1952. (Reference #1) During its…

Pros and Cons of Digital Radiography If there was a need to choose the greatest medical advancement in the last decade, digital radiography (DR) would certainly make the list. This method allows the production of x-ray images without the need for a radiographic cassette and film. Instead, the imaging sensor is attached to a DR computer via a cable wire or is permanently fixed to an x-ray table. This allows for the immediate image capture of an x-ray on a monitor. But as with every advanced…

I’ve been fortunate to have discovered a career path that I love–radiography. I aim to make bold strides and go far in this line of work. I apply with enthusiasm for the above position and enclose my resume detailing my skills and clinical experience. I am a Victorian resident who has completed VCE at Glen Waverley Secondary College and am an eligible candidate for a funded position. As part of my application process I have registered with the PMCV matching service. Growing up, I’ve always…

working in caring and treating my thyroid dysfunction, I also want to work in a similar profession so I too can help patients with the use of relevant care. Therefore, therapeutic radiography has appealed to me greatly, as the content covered is largely relevant to the field of work that I wish to pursue. Therapeutic radiography will enable me to grasp the necessary diagnostic skills by recognising patient symptoms and therefore giving me the ability to prescribe and apply adequate treatments. I…

The student discusses the stages involved in a computed radiography lumbar spine examination for a 35 year old male, with English as his second language, who was sent to the x-ray department following an appointment with his General Practitioner (GP). The clinical details read: “Recent road traffic accident 4 weeks ago, locking pain and stiffness in lumbar region, with bony tenderness. X-ray lumbar spine to rule out fracture” Prior to evaluating the clinical details, the request card was…

This essay consists of a critical analysis, of an elderly patient named Gwen who is being treated by the radiography department. It is critical for every health department to follow and respect the strict professional guidelines that are given to all practitioners to ensure the best treatment and care is provided. This will be discussed further in more detail. Firstly, Ethan who is a band 6 radiographer begins to show a huge sense of unprofessionalism and unreliability by asking a student…

relationship to tumor volume [8-9]. With rapidly developing technology, conventional dental radiography is being overtaken by a revolution in digital radiography. In recent years the emphasis has been on indirect digital radiography involving the conversion of conventional film radiographs into digital images. This stage has been useful in helping the research and development of direct digital radiography which is now coming to the fore [10]. Using this technique, direct images are acquired in…

the work radiographers do, especially the work of diagnostic radiographer does which is they use variety of equipment to diagnose and produce image of the body to treat the injuries or disease is motivating me to take up the course. Diagnostic radiography degree is combination of science and technology which is the right course and career for me because I like to put the knowledge into practice. Recently I broke my wrist, I was sent to a radiologist who used variety of equipment to identify…

Monochrome image as 2-D function Imaging models We look at various imaging models available in field of medicine from Radiography to Echocardiography, their advantages and disadvantages, and applications. Radiography After the discovery of X-rays, Radiography came into limelight. Earlier to the discovery of X-rays also Radiography was available, but electromagnetic spectrum utilised for imaging. Using X-rays as source of illumination imaging is done, it exposes the internal…

pneumonia.” ++ Both forms of pneumonia make it difficult for oxygen to reach the blood causing cells to not work properly. If one’s cells are not working properly, eventually the individual will die due to a lack of immune defense and body regulation. Radiography plays a key role in monitoring pneumonia because radiographs show the how much phlegm is inside the lungs and how far it has spread throughout the lung. The radiograph will give the physician an idea of exactly how bad one’s condition…