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OBJECTIVE
RADIOGRAPHIC
 Working knowledge on the history and
INSTRUMENTATIONS II development of fluoroscopy imaging.
MIT163  Identify the uses of fluoroscopy.

INTRODUCTION OF FLUOROSCOPY

LECTURE 1 LYANA SHAHIRAH BT MOHAMAD YAMIN

What is FLUOROSCOPY? FLUOROSCOPY

 A “see-through” operation with motion.

 Dynamic radiographic examination.

 Use TV technology, which provides 30

frames per second imaging(Robert Metzger).

Conventional Fluoroscopic Unit

 Conventional fluoroscopy invented by Thomas
Edison (1896).
Consisted of:
 X-ray tube

 X-ray table

 Fluoroscopic
screen

(Rakesh CA) (Rakesh CA)

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Early Fluoroscopy Direct Fluoroscopy: Obsolete

 The image was viewed directly

 The X-ray photons struck the fluoroscopic
screen – emitting light (Rakesh CA) In older fluoroscopic
examinations
radiologist stands
behind screen and
view the picture (Rakesh CA)

www.smithsonianmag.com

FLUOROSCOPY FLUOROSCOPY

C-ARM FLUOROSCOPY

FLUOROSCOPIC USES
 Used to visualize motion of internal fluid,
structures.
 Functional studies:

Angiograms
Gastrointestinal (GI) tract studies eg. Barium
swallow, barium meal n etc.

Barium swallow procedure by using fluoroscopy.

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Fluoroscopic Positioning Previewing

 Radiographers trained in positioning.

 Unnecessary radiation exposure to
patient unethical.
 Fluoroscopic equipment should not be

used to preview patient’s position.

Types of Equipment Basic Components of “Imaging Chain”

Primary EXIT
Fluoro PATIENT Radiation
TUBE Radiation

 C-arm Photospot

 Under table/over Image Fiber Optics

ABC LENS
Cassette

Intensifier OR Image
table units SPLIT Recording
Devices

CINE
VIDICON CONTROL
TV
Camera Tube UNIT

(Delmar Cangage Learning, 2013)

HOMEWORK

Image intensifier fluoroscopy