A physics case study

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  • Created on: 21-05-13 21:01
What are applications of physics used in, in hospitals?
Therapy and diagnosis
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What does an ECG stand for?
An electrocardiogram
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What is this used to measure?
The potential difference generated by the heart
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What is used to measure blood pressure?
Electronic devices
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Digital thermometers are used to measure?
Temperature
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What does an endoscope contain?
Bundles of fibre optics
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What is it used for/
To look inside the body without making large incisions
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What are X-rays used to take pictures of?
Suspected broken bones
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What are the CT scanners used to build up digital pictures of?
A cross section through the body
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How do MR scanner produce detailed digital pictures of the body?
Radio waves
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What does an ECG stand for?

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An electrocardiogram

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What is this used to measure?

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Card 4

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What is used to measure blood pressure?

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Digital thermometers are used to measure?

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