Radiology equipment encompasses medical imaging devices used for diagnosis and treatment, utilizing technologies like:
X-ray : MachinesIonizing radiationBone fractures, chest scans.
CT Scanners : Rotating X-ray detectorsTrauma, cancer stagingCanon Medical, Hitachi
MRI Systems : Magnetic fields + radio wavesBrain/spine imaging, soft tissueSiemens,
UltrasoundHigh-frequency: sound wavesPregnancy, abdominal scans.
Fluoroscopy: Real-time X-ray imagingAngiography, GI studies.
Nuclear Medicine: Radioactive tracers (PET/SPECT)Cancer detection, heart studies.
Radiology Equipment
X-ray equipment uses ionizing radiation to produce images of internal body structures. It is essential for:
Diagnosis : (fractures, tumors, infections)
Therapeutic : Procedures (radiation therapy)
Industrial Applications: (non-destructive testing)
Key Components:
X-ray Tube (generates X-rays)
Detector (captures images)
Control system (adjusts dose/positioning)
X-rays
A Computed Tomography (CT) scanner uses rotating X-rays to create 3D cross-sectional images of the body. It is vital for:
Trauma & Emergency Care :(internal bleeding, fractures)
Cancer detection :(tumor staging)
Guided Surgeries (minimally invasive procedures)
Key Components:
Gantry (rotating X-ray tube + detectors)
Patient table (automated movement)
Computer system (image reconstruction)
CT scanner
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues without radiation.
Key Features:
Non-invasive & radiation-free
Superior soft tissue contrast (brain, muscles, ligaments)
Multiplanar imaging (axial, sagittal, coronal views)
Types of MRI Scanners
TypeField StrengthApplications
Low field : MRI0.2T - 0.5TOrthopedic, portable imaging
Mid-Field : MRI1.0T - 1.5TGeneral diagnostics (most common)
High field : MRI3.0TNeurological, cardiac, research
Ultra-High : -Field7.0T+Advanced research (not FDA-approved for clinical use)
Open MRI : 0.3T - 1.2TClaustrophobic/obese patients