The purpose of a myelogram is to evaluate the spinal cord and/or nerve roots for suspected compression
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A myelogram is used to diagnose spinal cord or nerve root compression by injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal and performing imaging studies to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. It can help identify causes of back or leg pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors that are not clearly visible on other imaging tests like x-rays or MRI.
A radio opaque substance is something that resists the passage of X-Rays, or other radiation. It is often injected into the heart for a coronary angiogram, into the brain for a cerebral angiogram, or into the cerebralspinal fluid for a myelogram. It makes things stand out on an X-Ray or fluoroscope, making it easier to see internal structures and conditions. It can also be injected systemically, to enhance the constrast of an ordinary X-Ray or CT scan.
The abbreviation used for decibels is dB.
A thermometer is typically used to measure heat or temperature.
The equation used to calculate the amount of electrical energy used is: Energy (in kilowatt-hours) = Power (in kilowatts) x Time (in hours).
Copper - used in electrical wiring and heat sinks. Aluminum - used in cookware and heat exchangers. Silver - used in electronics and thermal conductors. Gold - used in thermal interface materials. Iron - used in cooking utensils and radiators.