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101 Accessories
Accessories
Term | Definition |
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bucky tray | tray that holds cassettes for general radiography |
illuminator | a single viewing device |
calipers | device used to measure the thickness of the part being radiographed |
foot rest | translucent device used to aid in the positioning of patients |
sandbags | positioning aid |
cassettes | device used for general radiography film |
operators console | place where technologists the technical factors for exposure |
chest unit | radiographic unit used to perform chest radiography |
angliner | device used to check for degrees of angulation |
collumator | light aperature which can be manually controlled to reduce radiation exposure to the patient |
general table | a table used for general radiography |
xray tube | device where high speed electrons are projected to produce xrays |
positioning sponge | trancelucent device used to aid in the positioning of patients |
view box | a multiple illuminator used to hang films for reading or viewing |
trauma unit | radiographic unit used to perform trauma radiography |
fluoroscopic unit | instantaneous and continuous imaging useful for guiding a procedure |
generator | monitoring device used to regulate or determine exposure to radiation |
circuit breaker | device used to reset electrical power |
wire mesh test | test used to check accuracy of film screen |
film badge | monitoring device used to regulate or determine exposure to radiation |
contact shield | a shield lined with lead used to the gonads or reproductive organs |
timer | device used to monitor student performance |
lead gloves | gloves which are lead lines to protect your hands from exposure to radiaton |