Journal Entry 1.

Fibre optic technology offers many advantages when used in medical applications.

1. describe how optical fibre may be used in medical applications

Fibre optics may be used in medicine when trying to find a clot, or cleaning/opening of the artery.

1. identify the traditional medical techniques that optical fibres might replace

Some medical techniques that will be replaces by fibre optics are: Heart Surgeory and clot removal.

1. Evaluate the benefits of fibre optic technology to medicine

The benefits are that there is a less chance of infection, less chance of missing something and because it is alot more benable and lasting.