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Radiography Vs Fluoros

Radiography and fluoroscopy are X-ray-based imaging techniques with distinct purposes; radiography captures static images for diagnostic purposes, while fluoroscopy provides real-time moving images for dynamic assessments. Radiography is used for detecting fractures and evaluating various body parts with short exposure times, whereas fluoroscopy is utilized in procedures like barium studies and angiography, involving continuous exposure. Both techniques play crucial roles in medical diagnostics and interventions.

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Radiography Vs Fluoros

Radiography and fluoroscopy are X-ray-based imaging techniques with distinct purposes; radiography captures static images for diagnostic purposes, while fluoroscopy provides real-time moving images for dynamic assessments. Radiography is used for detecting fractures and evaluating various body parts with short exposure times, whereas fluoroscopy is utilized in procedures like barium studies and angiography, involving continuous exposure. Both techniques play crucial roles in medical diagnostics and interventions.

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RADIOGRAPHY Vs FLUOROSCOPY

Radiography and fluoroscopy are both medical imaging techniques that use X-
rays to visualize the inside of the body, but they serve different purposes and are
used in distinct clinical scenarios. Here are the key differences between
radiography and fluoroscopy:

Radiography:

1. Purpose: Radiography is primarily used to capture static or still


images of the body's internal structures. It provides a snapshot of the
anatomical structures at a specific point in time.

2. Imaging Process: During radiography, a brief burst of X-rays is


directed through the body to create a single static image on X-ray film
or a digital detector. The X-ray machine is typically positioned outside
the body, and the patient remains still during the exposure.
3. Applications: Radiography is commonly used for various diagnostic
purposes, such as detecting fractures, evaluating the lungs (chest X-
rays), visualizing dental structures (dental X-rays), and assessing the
abdomen or extremities.

4. Exposure Duration: Radiography involves a relatively short exposure


time, typically lasting only a fraction of a second.

Fluoroscopy:
1. Purpose: Fluoroscopy is used to create real-time moving images of
internal structures. It is designed for dynamic imaging, allowing
healthcare providers to visualize the function and movement of organs
and tissues in real time.

2. Imaging Process: Fluoroscopy involves a continuous or pulsed X-ray


beam that is passed through the body. The X-ray machine is connected
to a fluoroscope, which captures the X-ray images and displays them
on a monitor in real time. This allows for the visualization of the
motion and function of internal structures, such as the digestive tract,
blood vessels, and joints.

3. Applications: Fluoroscopy is used in various medical procedures,


including barium swallow studies (to examine the esophagus and
stomach), cardiac catheterizations (to visualize blood flow in the
heart), angiography (to study blood vessels), and fluoroscopically-
guided interventions (e.g., placing a stent or performing a minimally
invasive procedure).
4. Exposure Duration: Fluoroscopy involves a continuous X-ray
exposure for the duration of the procedure, which can range from
several minutes to much longer, depending on the specific examination
or intervention.

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