» How can I know patient dose while using the C-arm in an operating theatre? By having a dose meter installed. The C-arm fluoroscopy systems commonly used in operating theatres might not be equipped ...

The advent of optical (i.e. laparoscopy, cystoscopy) and fluoroscopic (i.e. X-ray) imaging made possible the development of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, allowing surgeons ...

Radiation Protection of Patients (RPOP) – the leading resource for health professionals, patients and public on the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine. Health professionals can find ...

Abstract: The gold standard for diagnosing dysphagia is the Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS). In patients with dysphagia, the invasion of food material into the airway is known as penetration ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. The sternum protects your heart and lungs by acting as a shield in your chest.