AP chest x-rays are harder to read than PA x-rays and are therefore generally reserved for situations where it is difficult for the patient to get an ordinary chest x-ray, such as when the patient is bedridden. In this situation, mobile X-ray equipment is used to obtain a lying down chest x-ray (known as a supine film).
An MRI system requires helium to keep its magnet cool, especially when imaging a patient, and continues to consume helium to remain cool when the magnet is idling. An MRI system must be cooled to 4.2 K, or -452Â° F, and liquid helium is the most effective way to sufficiently cool the magnet to that temperature.
Quick Answer. People use liquid oxygen to increase their energy levels, support the immune and nervous system, and rid the body of pathogens and toxins, according to WebMD. It is used to ease the symptoms of arthritis, depression, aches and pains and asthma.