German‚ accidentally came upon the x-ray. The x-ray is a complex piece of technology that airports and hospitals use greatly in life today. In the medical world the x-ray has helped find diseases when no other piece of technology could. The x-ray is a very important machine that our world couldn’t do without. Rontgen accidentally discovered the x-ray when he was studying the effects of the cathode ray. He found that the x-ray could light up a screen a few meters from the source. He also found that
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In this article "Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-ray’s" Joe Sharkey tells us a little bit about a new airline security program. Sharkey advertizes that airlines are trying to bring in X-ray units that will be able to look beyond clothing‚ to the outline of bare skin. This precaution is becoming effective because technology is getting more advanced. Since metal detectors can’t be as reliable as we once thought‚ serious measures need to be demanded. However‚ scientists have discovered the previous
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Pliura 1 Cole Pliura Parkland English 102 Major #2 3/12/14 CT vs. MRI Scans Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are both diagnostic tests that provide us with high-resolution pictures of any area of the body. Both tests use computers to construct pictures to view within the body. Both of these tests are non-invasive procedures designed to provide medical professionals with a better understanding of the patient’s condition. There are‚ however‚ inherent differences
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regular dental exams is important for the health of your teeth and gums‚ but what about getting a dental X-ray? Time was‚ many people would not go through that procedure unless it was absolutely necessary‚ because of a fear of being exposed to too much radiation from the radiography device. Thanks to advances in dental technology‚ however‚ the advent of the digital X-ray has made it easier for patients to now get a regular X-ray‚ at any age‚ so that your dentist can detect problems before it becomes too
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Capital Purchase Paper “A capital expenditure is a commitment of resources that is expected to provide benefits during a reasonably long period‚ at least two or more years” (Cleverley & Cameron‚ 2007‚ p. 397). Torrington Health and Rehabilitation Center a skilled nursing facility in Connecticut has determined that a capital expenditure of the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) for the coming year is of importance. The cost of the undertaking will be approximately $200‚000. This
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New MRI Machine: Financial Analysis Bayside Memorial Hospital is considering purchasing a new MRI machine. In order for the hospital to purchase this piece of equipment they will need to analyize the financial aspects involved. Questions such as “Will the new machine increase revenue?”‚ “Does the hospital have enough money for the initial cost of the new machine?”‚ and “Will the revenue from the machine offset the costs associated with using it?” need to be answered in order for the hospital to
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When I figured out that I wanted to be in radiology is when I started to job shadow. I got to job shadow a x-ray technician. I love how interesting it is and how you still get to be with the patients. I also job shadowed CAT scans. That was really interesting too. After I become to be a x-ray technician I also want to continue you my education further. I want to be able to do CAT scans and MRIs. The first experience I got was becoming a CNA which was pretty amazing to me. I got my CNA through Sanford
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The Physics of an MRI Machine. Whitney Wright PH106/006 Dr. Probst 06/05/2012 The Physics of an MRI Machine There are many physical concepts used in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging‚ also known as MRI‚ machine. There are many physical concepts used when an MRI is taken of the body‚ such as; radio waves‚ resonance and pulse sequences‚ magnetic fields being produced and lastly‚ magnets. Radio waves much stronger than the magnetic field of the Earth are sent through
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Capital Project “A capital expenditure is a commitment of resources that is expected to provide benefits during a reasonably long period‚ at least two or more years” (Cleverly & Cameron‚ 2007‚ p. 397). Sometimes it can be difficult to determine the difference between a capital expenditure and a routine expense. A capital expenditure improves the value of the asset‚ whereas a routine expense is used for maintenance of that asset. For example‚ installation of a new bathroom in a
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Accounting and Bills Capital Purchase Justification Mr. Vice President I know that the hospital has been trying to increase services by investing in new quality equipment for the radiology department. I would personally recommend that the hospital invest in General Electric Healthcare Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Furthermore‚ I completely understand that making such decisions require taking numerous factors into consideration‚ for instance‚ the price of the new equipment and the expected
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