General Info
When were x-rays invented?
In the late 1800's (1895)
Is this a benefit or risk: Painlessly diagnose people.
Benefit!
What is the name of our improvement?
Ultra Ghost Magnetic Micro-Chip (UGMMC)
Who preforms an x ray?
An x ray technician
Who gets an x ray?
Everyday people with health concerns.
What is an x ray?
An x ray is a imaging practice that allows people to see into certain materials.
Benefit or risk: may cause allergic reaction...
Risk.
What medical practices are incorporated into our name (UGMMC)
MRI's, ghost imaging, and a microchip.
Electromagnetic radiation
Type of wave-like energy that has electric and magnetic components
Who invented x rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Where do x rays fall on the electo-magnetic spectrum?
Just past ultraviolet light and before gamma rays.
How can it guide medical personnel? (You must have 2 correct answers to get this right)
Insert catheters, stents, or other devices inside the body, treat tumours or remove blood clots or other blockages.
How are MRI's an improvement from x rays? (2 answers)
1) High resolution imaging
2) Use no radiation
Fluoroscope
Type of X ray procedure which involves producing images in real time on a monitor. Requires injecting and following a substance in a blood vessel.
Who invented the MRI?
Raymond Damadian
When are x-rays used?
An x ray is used to see bones, some infections, and a limited amount of cancers.
What is the worst risk of receiving an X ray?
Possibly developing cancer later in life. (Up for discussion.)
How are ghost images better than x rays?
Ghost images use way less radiation.
Radiography
A type of imaging which uses radiation such as gamma rays to observe inside of an object.
Who was the first patient to receive an x ray?
Eddie Mc Carthy