Introduction A patient can get best treated for any ailment or injury only when the doctor runs out some diagnostic tests/procedures to know the nature of his/her illness or health issue. For instance, healthcare practitioners have mammography as the gold standard screening for early stages of breast cancer in women. Patients can receive it as…
Ventilators: An Overview A ventilator is a mechanical device that is used commonly in hospitals to support patients in the case of an emergency. A ventilator pumps air into the patient’s lungs and removes carbon dioxide from the body when they find it difficult to breathe properly on their own. Doctors or respiratory therapists use…
Screening mammography is a test carried out for the detection of early signs of breast cancer in women when there are no visible signs and symptoms of the disease. A mammogram provides a clear X-ray image of the breast. It can be used to examine changes in the breast tissue like a lump found in…
Introduction An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) helps patients receive the highest level of care and treatment by housing only terminally ill or injured people. The patients in ICUs are provided with specialized staff and resources who are trained in intensive care. These specialists constantly monitor the patients round-the-clock and help them in a speedy recovery.…
Introduction The adoption of new and updated technology offers various benefits in medical practice and an efficient way to provide quality care and treatment to patients. Evolution of technology is very much crucial in a hospital and ambulatory surgical centers. One of the most important parameters in technological evolution is the presence of the latest…
Introduction Ultrasound also called ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time pictures or videos of internal organs or other soft tissues, such as blood vessels. The image obtained by ultrasound is known as a sonogram and this enables healthcare providers to see details of soft tissues inside the…
Introduction If we talk about the major technology available at ambulatory surgery centers or hospital surgical departments, then the question arises what to consider a Flat-panel Detector (FPD) or an Image Intensifier? Armed with the right information, provided in this informative article one can choose the best technology that would give an optimum return on…
