Do you ever wonder about diagnostic imaging? More specifically, do you ever wonder about
radiology? Let’s face it, the world of medicine, advanced medicine, were it not
for diagnostic imaging modalities. MRI scans, CT scans, X-Rays, and many other
tests are what help determine everything from complex conditions to ways in
which to treat them. We know that radiation is a part of it but what do you
know about radiology?
Radiology is defined as the science of dealing with X-Rays
and other high energy radiation. Let’s look at some other radiology facts:
- All modalities in radiology are given around the clock coverage.
- Radiologists require work stations so that the work put into one image flows effectively from person to person.
- Some forms of radiology are procedural.
Patients come and go at all hours of the day, if a patient
is seen at an emergency room it is vital to have someone run the MRI scanner, or CT scanner, or X-Ray
machine in order to find out what may be wrong with that patient. Imaging
studies are almost always necessary. The workflow is a key to successful
imaging practices and often times it means the reputation of the center,
hospital, or facility.
Workflow goes beyond just getting an image, the radiologist
has to be able to read it, know what he is looking at and have the certainty
that everyone has done their jobs right. The tech has to do his/her job right
while everyone else present from nurses to assistants have to know what they
are doing at all times. Radiology is not just looking at X-Rays, sometimes
there are procedures involved.
A radiology procedure will involve a minimally invasive procedure
that will employ imaging. While the procedure does not sound like a life
altering surgery, it may mean the difference between life and death to some
patients, patients that may be on the cusp of dealing with complex conditions.
Radiology has a big overall impact when it comes to playing a role in
situations that we may face.
If you have any questions regarding diagnostic imaging
procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of imaging
professionals looks forward to answering your questions and aiding you in your
imaging needs.
ClermontRadiology.com
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