Benefits-
Benefits of a Fluoroscopy outweighs the risks when medical attention is needed for a patient. It's much easier to use than other machines and technology such as tiny cameras or capsules with intact cameras to look at internal organs. It's much faster and better for the doctor to do treatment, and for the patient. Also, fluoroscopy can precisely identify the sources of pain and discomfort of a patient, rather than doing numerous tests that may take a long time.
This video shows some of the advantages from a doctor's perspective, and how it can help them too-
Risks-
Overdose of radiation can happen if the patient is being scanned for a long period of time, and can cause cancer even though chances are low, later in life.
Short term risks such as skin damage and burn can happen due to heat and radiation produces by the machine.
If fluoroscopy is needed, doctors must make sure that the patient get exposed to the lowest possible radiation, for the shortest possible time.
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