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

print

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Function allowing a user to print data from the information management system.

reference guide

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Document which provides reference information and procedures for using given software application or hardware equipment.

Hasp™

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Manufacturer of parallel port security system or dongle that is used exclusively by VMS OSCS to secure service documentation and tools.

intensifying screen

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A layer of material used in direct radiography to convert the incident x-radiation into radiation more suitable for the radiation-sensitive emulsion of the radiographic film. Also film screen.

patient support assembly

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

PSA is a Varian product name for a specific couch on non-c-series Clinacs. There is also (ETR) and (Exact). There are 3 couches in all. See Treatment couch.

uninterrupted power supply

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A device that maintains a continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available.

absorbed dose

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The energy received by a patient or object from ionizing radiation per unit mass of irradiated material. Absorbed dose is measured in grays (SI) or rads (non-SI).