Operations: Theory
Fluoroscopy uses x-rays, an image intensifier, a video camera and a video monitor to record and display dynamic x-ray images. Unlike the static images produced by radiography ("FILM") or digital spot, fluoroscopes must produce x-ray images in real time, and consequently, patient doses can accumulate quite quickly as the Operator sees, perceives, and acts upon the displayed images.
The OEC 9800, like most fluoroscopes of its class, has a number of modes and settings which can facilitate patient imaging. These permit imaging at reduced dose for non-critical imaging applications or it can deliver much higher patient doses to achieve difficult imaging objectives.
Understanding the function of these modes and settings are essential to assure that the patient receives the best necessary imaging at the lowest reasonable dose.
Fluoroscopy uses x-rays, an image intensifier, a video camera and a video monitor to record and display dynamic x-ray images. Unlike the static images produced by radiography ("FILM") or digital spot, fluoroscopes must produce x-ray images in real time, and consequently, patient doses can accumulate quite quickly as the Operator sees, perceives, and acts upon the displayed images.
The OEC 9800, like most fluoroscopes of its class, has a number of modes and settings which can facilitate patient imaging. These permit imaging at reduced dose for non-critical imaging applications or it can deliver much higher patient doses to achieve difficult imaging objectives.
Understanding the function of these modes and settings are essential to assure that the patient receives the best necessary imaging at the lowest reasonable dose.