Question

Continuous rotation of the CT x-ray tube and detector array, with simultaneous movement of the CT couch, has been accomplished through implementation of__________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The options

A. Additional cables

B. Slip rings

C. Multiple rows of detectors

D. Electron beam CT.

The CORRECT ANSWER IS B.

B. Slip rings

Explanation:

During the 1990s, the use of slip ring technology promoted consecutive rotation of the x-ray tube (via removal of cables) and concurrent couch locomotion.

The Sixth-generation CT scanning is referred to as helical (or spiral) CT—allowing procurement of volume multislice scanning.

Today's helical multislice scanners, makes use of thousands of detectors (around 60+ rows), can derive continuous data procurement of 128 "slices" per tube rotation and can undergo 3D multiplanar reformation (MPR).

Fifth-generation CT employs electron beam; as the ultra high-speed CT is employed majorly for cardiac imaging.