Full-body CT/general-purpose fluoroscopic x-ray system
Definition
A mobile (within an imaging facility) assembly of diagnostic x-ray computed tomography (CT) and fluoroscopic devices intended to acquire, display and process both: 1) two- and/or three-dimensional (3-D) cross-sectional (tomographic) images; and 2) real-time fluoroscopic images, from any part of the body for a variety of applications. It typically consists of a gantry with x-ray tubes and opposing detectors that rotate rapidly, console, monitor and patient bed.