31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

Staff Sgt. Evelyn Baxter, 31st Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound technician, performs an X-ray on a patient’s knee Aug. 15, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. All Airmen within the radiology section are certified Diagnostics Imagery specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Cory W. Bush/Released)

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31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

Tech. Sgt. Megan Burnett, 31st Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging flight chief, positions a patient’s arm prior to an X-ray Aug. 15, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. These medical images are used by physicians to better diagnose injury, prepare for surgery and asses how well a patient is healing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Cory W. Bush/Released)

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31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

Staff Sgt. Evelyn Baxter, 31st Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound technician, uses an ultrasound to image a patient’s esophagus Aug. 15, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Ultrasound technicians use equipment that sends high-frequency sound waves to check for abnormalities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Cory W. Bush/Released)

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31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

The 31st Surgical Operations Squadron Diagnostic Imaging technicians provide doctors an inside look at injuries of Team Aviano members. These technicians are responsible for performing and processing all X-rays, ultrasounds and computerized tomography scans taken on Aviano Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Cory W. Bush/Released)

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31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

A patient has a computerized tomography scan, commonly known as a CT scan, Aug. 15, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Surgical Operations Squadron uses a CT scanner to help physicians determine the extent of an injury or illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Cory W. Bush/Released)

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31 SGC Radiology: Improving Aviano one scan at a time

Published Aug. 16, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Cory W. Bush
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The 31st Surgical Operations Squadron Diagnostic Imaging technicians provide doctors an inside look of Team Aviano members. These technicians are responsible for performing and processing all X-rays, ultrasounds and computerized tomography scans taken at Aviano Air Base. These medical images are used by physicians to better diagnose injury, prepare for surgery and asses how well a patient is healing.