Film Processing and Imaging Techniques in Veterinary Medicine

Flashcards covering key concepts in film processing and imaging techniques used in veterinary medicine.

Silver Emulsion

A layer on film that reacts with radiation to create an invisible image.

Developer

A chemical solution that converts ionized silver to black metallic silver.

Fixer

A chemical solution used to remove undeveloped silver from the film.

Light Tight Dark Room

A room where no visible light can enter, essential for film processing.

Temperature Dependent Development

The time spent in the developer varies with temperature; optimal is 68 degrees.

Chemical Burns

Skin irritation or damage caused by exposure to developer solutions.

Wet Tanks

Stainless steel tanks used for developing, fixing, and washing film.

Film Hangers

Devices used to hold film while it dries after processing.

Anechoic

Describes an area that appears black on ultrasound due to no sound reflection.

Hypoechoic

Describes a darker area on ultrasound; usually indicates soft tissue.

Isoechoic

An area on ultrasound that has the same echogenicity as surrounding tissue.

Hyperechoic

Brighter areas on ultrasound indicating denser materials like bone or gas.

Doppler Ultrasound

A technique used to visualize blood flow using color-coded imaging.

Fluoroscopy

Real-time X-ray imaging used to observe moving structures.

CT Scan

A diagnostic imaging technique that creates detailed images using X-rays.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a method for imaging soft tissues without radiation.

Nuclear Medicine

A medical specialty that uses radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment.

Artifacts

Unwanted features in medical images caused by errors in imaging techniques.

Time Gain

An ultrasound control that adjusts the brightness of echoes at different depths.

Transducers

Devices that emit and receive ultrasound waves for imaging.