Difference between revisions of "Fluoroscope"
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| − | A fluoroscope is a machine that uses x- | + | 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. |
| − | This process is used for | + | This process is used for bag scanning at airports, examination of packages in mail rooms, bomb squad, or for medical use. |
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
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http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhealth/products/fluoroscopy.html | http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhealth/products/fluoroscopy.html | ||
| − | [Category:medical] | + | [[Category:medical]] |
Revision as of 21:19, October 3, 2008
A fluoroscope is a machine that uses x-rays 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.
This process is used for bag scanning at airports, examination of packages in mail rooms, bomb squad, or for medical use.