X-rays

• Who discovered X-rays in 1895?

  Wilhelm Röntgen
• What was Wilhelm Röntgen experimenting with when he discovered X-rays?

  A test tube covered with black paper
• What did Röntgen find X-rays could pass through?

  Flesh but not bone or metal
• How were X-rays used during World War One?

  To diagnose broken bones and locate shrapnel
• What was the purpose of the mobile X-ray machine during WWI?

  • Diagnose broken bones
  • Locate bullets and shrapnel
  • Operate in field conditions
• What were the specific problems with X-ray technology in WWI?

  • Only detected hard objects
  • Images took several minutes
  • Tubes overheated and needed cooling
  • Limited quality for diagnosing bones
• What innovations arose from treating wounds in WWI?

  • Development of X-ray machines
  • Improved surgical techniques
  • Enhanced medical care practices
• What was the significance of X-ray machines in treating wounds during WWI?

  They reduced the need for exploratory surgery
• What did X-ray photography lack during WWI?

  Sufficient quality for diagnosing bones