Portable x ray machine is a kind of small x ray machines.Now,let us see some information of the portable x ray machines.We can see its function,Benefits and Risk Factors.
The main function of portable x-rays is to look at bones and the areas surrounding them. X-rays are able to pass through the body easily. As radiation passes through the body, different parts absorb different amount of the radiation. Fat, muscle and other soft tissue allow the x-rays to pass through with very little absorption, while dense bones absorb the radiation. Images are recorded when the x-rays hit the metal plate on the other side of the body. Places where radiation was absorbed appear white, while untouched areas appear gray and black. This image allows a physician or technologist to see any abnormalities in the bone or surrounding tissue. This can be especially useful in establishing if a bone is broken, deciding if a break is healing properly, discovering fluid build-up around joints and locating foreign objects in the body.
Both forms of x-ray machines provide a painless and simple way for physicians to look at bones in a relatively inexpensive, quick way.
As with all medical procedures,x-ray machine pose some risks: a slight risk of cancer from exposure to radiation. This risk is very small, since the amount of radiation an individual is exposed to is small in comparison to the amount of radiation one is exposed to annually from the sun and radioactive isotopes found in soil. Pregnant women should inform their doctor or the x-ray technician as radiation can cause illness or complications on the fetus. The use of portable x-rays tends to produce a slightly lower-quality picture than x-rays done with a normal machine, though this is changing as new advances in portable x-ray technology are made.
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