Computerized Tomography(CT) Scanner__ Educational World

Overview:

    A computerized tomography(CT) scanner combines a series of X-rays images taken around your body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images(slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside your body. This process is known as computerized tomography(CT) scanning and the persons that perform CT scans are called radiographer or radiology technologist. CT scan provide a clear image of body parts as compared to plain X-ray technique. For getting more clear pictures hen CT scan MRI technique is used.

    A CT Scan may have many uses but, it is particularly well-suited to quickly examine people who may have internal injuries from car accidents or other types of traumas. A CT Scan can be used to visualize nearly all parts of body and is used to diagnose disease or injury as well a to plan medical, surgical or radiation treatment.

• Procedure of CT scan

• Uses of CT scan