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Interventional Radiography

A medical specialty that uses imaging techniques to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Fluoroscopy

An imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object, often used for visualizing moving organs or the GI tract with contrast agents.

Seldinger Technique

A medical procedure used to gain safe access to blood vessels; involves needle puncture, guidewire insertion, sheath placement, and catheterization.

Contrast Agents

Substances used in medical imaging to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids within the body during radiographic procedures.

Dynamic X-ray Imaging

A method of X-ray imaging that visualizes moving structures and organs in real-time with the help of a contrast medium.

Sterilisation

The complete elimination of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, from equipment and surfaces.

Aseptic Technique

Practices that prevent contamination of sterile areas, equipment, and supplies during medical procedures.

Vascular Access

The process of creating an entry point into the vascular system for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.

Needle Gauge

A measurement of the thickness of needles; the lower the gauge number, the larger the diameter of the needle.

Hydrophilic Wires

Wires that become slippery when wet, making them useful for navigating narrow areas and fluid environments.