X-RAYS

WHAT ARE THEY

• It is a electromagnetic wave.
• Used for treatment
• X Ray is a electromagnetic wave that used for treatment for medical procedures

INTERESTING STUFF

• X ray can cause radiation problems
• They were found to have medical use
• X-rays could show damaged bones
• locate a bullet beneath the patient's skin

EM SPECTRUM

• Located near the end of the spectrum in front of the Gamma Rays
• They are far to the right of the spectrum
• They have higher frequency than most EM waves
• But have shorter wavelengths than most EM waves

SPECTRUM CONTINUED

• x- Rays waves move faster than most waves other than gamma rays
• Radio waves haves less frequency than X-rays
• But have longer wavelengths than X-rays
• X Ray photons produce more energy than other photons except for gamma rays.

HEALTH RISKS

• Can damage cells
• Damage reproductive cells
• Cancer risks
• Can harm pregnant and unborn children
• Organs and tissues can become super sensitive

TECHNOLOGY FOR PROTECTION AND SOURCES OF EXPOSURE

• A heavy lead apron- dentist
• Any weighted apron- used for medical reasons
• They do everything possible to minimize radiation dose
• If doctors or scientists are exposed too much without proper
• protection, then they will be overexposed and harmed

TYPES OF MEDICAL IMAGING

• Computed tomography (CT)
• fluoroscopy, and radiography
• conventional X-ray" including mammography
• Medical imaging has led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment

HOW MEDICAL IMAGING WORKS

• An x-ray source is turned on and x-rays are radiated through the body part of
• interest and onto a film cassette positioned under or behind the body part.
• A special phosphor coating inside the cassette glows and exposes the film
• The resulting film is then developed much like a regular photograph

SOURCES

• "Cambridge Physics - X-ray Diffraction." Cambridge Physics - X-ray Diffraction. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
• http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/camphy/xraydiffraction/xraydiffraction2_1...
• Succeed in Staying Healthy: School for Champions. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
• http://www.school-for-champions.com/health/x-ray_health_risks.htm#.VGJutYg8... "X-ray Health Risks.

SOURCES CONTINUED

• "Health Effects."EPA.Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
• http://www.epa.gov/radiation/understand/health_effects.html