Medical imaging. X-Rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and virtual reality
Description
This comprehensive overview assesses a number of noninvasive ways to look inside the human body. Segment one addresses the limitations of X-ray and fluoroscopic technologies and introduces computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. Segment two describes how images are digitized and discusses the practical difficulties in achieving a clear image. Segment three demonstrates how computers can be used to enhance image definition. And segment four features two virtual reality programs that allow medical students to practice performing a craniotomy to remove a tumor and percutaneous rhizotomy to treat trigeminal neuralgia.
Runtime
38 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2001
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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