Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment is used in the medical profession for the purpose of creating images that expose internal parts of the body.

Industry: Medical devices

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Radiology equipment

travel range

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

All the points in space a manipulator (such as a positioning arm) can possibly reach with a specific orientation (such as a level imager detector).

A collimator accessory required during electron beam therapy to prevent beam scattering. A field-defining aperture inserted into the applicator provides collimation in close proximity to the patient. ...

geometric parameters

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Within a beam, means the complete set of axis positions: gantry and MLC angles; collimator rotation; and positions of the jaws, couch, and MLC leaves.

keypad

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Part of the keyboard that contains the number keys.

position readout

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Digital display of Clinac motor axis positions, especially those of the gantry and collimator. Values are displayed in various scale conventions, including IEC and Varian. Also the system of ...

safety loop

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

An electrical safety loop that must be continuously closed before the beam can be initiated. A beam, motion, or power interlock or fault triggers a node to open the loop. Any node can open the safety ...