Question

19. What is interventional" radiology, how did it begin, what routine procedures are conducted currently in an interventional radiology suite and what sort of specialized nuclear medical technology skills might be needed best support the growing demand for this form of medical practice? 20. Briefly describe the significance of the invention of the transistor and microprocessor to the advancement of nuclear medicine. If the next generation of nuclear medicine incorporates "nanoprocessors" and has unlimited storage capability in cloud systems) what do you imagine this would be like? 21. What is meant by the "oxygen enhancement ratio" as a factor that affects the radio sensitivity of tissues or cells to ionizing radiation? What do the terms "radiosensitizer" and "radioprotector” mean with respect to the effects that chemicals may have on cell and tissue ionizing radiation effects?

Answer 1

19.interventional radiology is refers to a range of techniques which rely on the use of radiological image guidance to precisely target therapy.These proceedures or techniques include X-ray,ultrasound,computed tomography,(CT),magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and fluoroscopy.

• Charles Theodore Dotter, an American radiologist first proposed the idea of interventional radiology in 1963 and in 1964 he opened a new era of percutaneous angioplasty through accidental operation noting the formation of interventional radiology.
• Robotic medical technology skills can be introduced to support the growing demand of this proceeddures,through this there will not be any radiation expossure to the radiologists or staffs.Due to several degrees of freedom of the robotic instruments, proceedure for a patient with even complex anatomy will be easier and safer. and the results of the proceedures will be more faster and accurate.Therefore the robotic intervention would be an extra valued addition.