WHAT DOES A RADIOGRAPHER DO ?
A radiographer is trained to take medical images/x-rays in high quality to assist with treating injury or disease.A patient's treatment is dependant on the x-ray images to recognise the problem. Radiology is a technique used for treating/diagnosing diseases. WHAT IS RADIATION? Radiation is something you are not able feel or see. It is a form of electromagnetic wave. EXPOSURE TO RADIATION Our exposure to radiation comes from natural sources such as the earth,air,food and water.Other tradition comes from man made products like medical and consumer products. |
What are the different ways radiation is used in medical imaging ?
X-Rays |
Computed Tomography |
Fluoroscopy |