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| − | A '''fluoroscope''' is a [[machine]] that uses [[x-ray]]s and a fluorescent screen to display images in real-time. In modern machines, the screen may be replaced by a special camera and a computer display. | + | A '''fluoroscope''' is a [[machine]] that uses [[x-ray]]s and a fluorescent screen to display images in real-time. In modern machines, these systems are highly integrated with the digital healthcare infrastructure. |
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| − | This process is used for bag scanning at airports, examination of packages in mail rooms, bomb squad, or for medical use. | + | This process can be used for security, luggage scanning at airports, examination of packages in mail rooms, bomb squad, in addition to medical /veterinarian use. |
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| | + | ==Types of Fluoroscopes== |
| | + | *Mobile C-arms are surgical imaging devices most associated with Orthopedics. |
| | + | *Mini C-arms are smaller version imaging for use with extremity imaging; hands, feet. |
| | + | *Radiographic/Fluoroscopy system, called R/F, consists of a table, an overhead x-ray source, a wall bucky for chest X-ray, a generator and operators console. |
| | + | *Whole body scanner, typical used to image miners as they leave diamond mines. Also, it is found in some health facilities. |
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| | + | A Direct Digital Radiographic or DDR, is a 21st century advancement in medicine. Fluoroscopy images are captured, in real-time, by flat panels constructed out of amorphous silicon, amorphous or crystalline selenium or miniature CCD and stored by personal computer workstation. |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |