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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, these systems are highly integrated with the digital healthcare infrastructure. | + | 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 within the digital healthcare infrastructure. |
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| | 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. | | 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== | | ==Types of Fluoroscopes== |
| | *Mobile C-arms are surgical imaging devices most associated with Orthopedics. | | *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. | + | *Mini C-arms are a smaller version X-ray 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. | | *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. | | *Whole body scanner, typical used to image miners as they leave diamond mines. Also, it is found in some health facilities. |