Commonly used parts in medical imaging include:
X-ray Tubes: Vital components in X-ray machines, generating X-rays for imaging various body parts.
Detectors: These capture X-rays passing through the body, converting them into digital images. Examples include flat-panel detectors and photostimulable phosphor plates.
MRI Coils: Radiofrequency coils used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines to transmit and receive signals, enhancing image quality.
Ultrasound Transducers: Emit and receive sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues during ultrasound examinations.
Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners: Consist of X-ray tubes and detectors arranged in a ring. Rotating around the patient, they produce cross-sectional images for detailed analysis.
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System): Digital systems for storing, retrieving, and distributing medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
Image Processing Software: Essential for enhancing, analyzing, and interpreting medical images. Includes software for reconstruction, segmentation, and 3D visualization.
Collimators: Devices used to restrict the X-ray beam to a specific area, reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.
Grids: Absorb scattered radiation, improving image contrast in X-ray imaging.
Phantom Devices: Used for calibration and quality assurance purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in medical imaging systems.
These are just a few examples of the many components and parts used in various modalities of medical imaging.