Brusin Joyce Helena
American Medical Writers Association, USA.
Radiol Technol. 2009 Nov-Dec;81(2):153BD-70BD.
As the U.S. population ages, osteoporosis will become more prevalent and its detection and treatment more critical. This article provides an update on various techniques used to measure bone density and discusses the indications for bone densitometry and special patient populations that may undergo the exam. In addition, the article discusses the role of the radiologic technologist in bone densitometry, operator safety and the need for precision testing of densitometry equipment. This article is a Directed Reading. Your access to Directed Reading quizzes for continuing education credit is determined by your area of interest. For access to other quizzes, go to www.asrt.org/store.
随着美国人口老龄化，骨质疏松症将变得更加普遍，其检测和治疗也将变得更加关键。本文提供了用于测量骨密度的各种技术的最新信息，并讨论了骨密度测定的适应症以及可能接受该检查的特殊患者群体。此外，本文还讨论了放射技师在骨密度测定中的作用、操作员安全以及骨密度测定设备精确测试的必要性。本文是一篇定向阅读文章。你能否获得用于继续教育学分的定向阅读测验取决于你的兴趣领域。如需访问其他测验，请访问www.asrt.org/store。
