X-rays, CT Scans and Ultrasound

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	X-rays, CT Scans and Ultrasound
	Advantages Of X-rays: Produce clear images of bones and metal Of CT Scans: They produce detailed images. They can also be used to diagnose complicated illnesses. The images are high resolution. They also can be 3D images so can be used in the planning of complicated surgery. Of Ultrasound: They are non-ionising so aren't dangerous on developing foetuses.	Disadvantages Of X-rays: They are ionising so they can cause cancer if exposed to too high a dose. Of CT Scans: They use more x-ray radiation than normal x-rays so the patient is exposed to even more radiation, so have an increased risk of developing cancer, so not used unless really needed. Of Ultrasound: They produce fuzzy images so it is hard to diagnose a lot of problems using this type of scanning that's why it is used mainly for pre-natal scanning.
	Evaluation They are good for the type of role that they perform.

X-rays, CT Scans and Ultrasound

Advantages

Of X-rays: Produce clear images of bones and metal
Of CT Scans: They produce detailed images. They can also be used to diagnose complicated illnesses. The images are high resolution. They also can be 3D images so can be used in the planning of complicated surgery.
Of Ultrasound: They are non-ionising so aren't dangerous on developing foetuses.

Disadvantages

Of X-rays: They are ionising so they can cause cancer if exposed to too high a dose.
Of CT Scans: They use more x-ray radiation than normal x-rays so the patient is exposed to even more radiation, so have an increased risk of developing cancer, so not used unless really needed.
Of Ultrasound: They produce fuzzy images so it is hard to diagnose a lot of problems using this type of scanning that's why it is used mainly for pre-natal scanning.

Evaluation

They are good for the type of role that they perform.

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Report Sun 16th February, 2014 @ 10:59

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X-rays, CT Scans and Ultrasound

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