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| medical xray units are classified as |
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| diagnostic or therapeutic |
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| xray machines are usually identified by |
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energy of xrays produced
purpose for which xrays are intended |
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xray tube
operating console
high voltage generator |
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| diagnostic xray imaging systems usually operate at a max voltage of |
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| diagnostic xray imaging systems usually operate at a tube current of |
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| function of xray imaging system |
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| provide a controlled flow of electrons instense enough to produce an xray beam for imaging |
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| designed for "in department use" |
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| fluoroscopic imaging system |
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| rooms with a fluoroscope and two or more overhead radiographic tubes are used for |
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| special angiointerventional procedures |
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| have tubes that more in arc during exposure |
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angiographic suite
for visualization of vessels |
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| computerized tomography units |
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| computerized sectional images |
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| panoramic dental and facial units |
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| combine tomography for facial structures |
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| patient supporting exam tables |
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may be flat or curved
must be uniform in thickness and as radiolucent as possible |
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| window for viewing paitent during exam |
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| possible to reach console without having to enter radiation area |
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may be housed in equipment cabinet, or false ceiling
always close to xray tube |
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| any tube with two electrodes |
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| operating console allows control of |
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| tube current, voltage, and line compensation on older models |
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| parts of a high voltage transformer |
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step up transformer
filament/step down transformer
rectifiers |
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