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Delve into the world of medical technology with a focus on smart pills, endoscopy, and various surgical methods. Discover how smart pills transmit health data for 24 hours, yet become just waste after use. Learn about the advances in endoscopic procedures like laryngoscopy and laparoscopy, and their applications in diagnosing and treating conditions. We also explore the intricate methods of angioplasty for arterial blockages. This comprehensive overview highlights the advantages and limitations of each technique and poses thought-provoking questions about their effectiveness.
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What is going on in There? Probes and other instruments to see inside the body
Smart pill Called a Smart pill – it is actually a dumb pill by today’s standards. This device will transmit data for 24hrs to a receiver on the patients belt for analysis, but the pill itself goes down the drain with everything else.
Remote controled Noodles; Processed vs Natural – Youtube video Controled by MRI magnetics
Endescope HD 3 Chip wireless Camera Inter-Changeable actuator Laser scanning microscope
ARTHROSCOPY Examination and sometimes treatment of: Damage of the joint including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction, and trimming damaged cartilage.
Laryngoscope Kirstein invented it in 1895. The laryngoscope depressed the epiglotis for a physician to view the glottis and vocal chords. Today, the conventional laryngoscope consists of a handle containing batteries with a light source, and a set of interchangeable blades.
Laparocsopy(thin telescope) Laproscopy uses an external light source. Spine surgery – Youtube video
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum
Shunt • Infections of the brain and meninges • Intrauterine infections • Intracranial tumor- Vascular abnormality- Post hemorrhagic condition
Angioplasti and Stenting Angioplasty is a surgical procedure used to open blockages in the arteries, most commonly in the heart arteries. Youtube video
Questions What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of a “Smart pill” compared to surgery? What makes an Endoscope better than a “Smart pill?” What is one knee operation limitation when using Artheroscopy Laproscopy has huge benefits. Name 2. Explain how an Angioplasti and Stent works in your own words