Fluoroscopy

Question 1

What is fluoroscopy?

Answer 1

technique for obtaining live radiographic images of a living patient, study of moving objects

Question 2

Fluoroscopy image is ____________________________.

Answer 2

continuous and “real time”

Question 3

What is a fluoroscopy used for?

Answer 3

barium x-rays and enemas, catheter insertion, blood flow studies, orthopedic surgery

Question 4

What are the advantages of fluoroscopy?

Answer 4

minimally invasive procedures, decreased soft tissue disruption