Research Query Templates

Standard WebSearch queries to use when researching a new entity. Goal: consistent, reproducible, source-backed content.

For a new system

1. <manufacturer> <model> specs detector generator tube production years
2. <manufacturer> <model> common failure parts service
3. <manufacturer> <model> variants configurations differences
4. <manufacturer> <model> 510k FDA clearance product code
5. <manufacturer> <model> successor predecessor replaced by
6. <manufacturer> <model> installed base install count

For a new manufacturer

1. <manufacturer> company history founded headquarters
2. <manufacturer> product lines imaging modalities
3. <manufacturer> acquisitions spinoffs corporate history
4. <manufacturer> market share imaging equipment

For a new modality

1. <modality> how it works physics principles
2. <modality> history invention inventor year
3. <modality> key specifications buyers evaluate
4. <modality> major manufacturers market leaders
5. <modality> clinical applications use cases
6. <modality> service cost of ownership drivers

For a glossary term

1. <term> definition medical imaging
2. <term> why matters clinical relevance
3. <term> <modality> specification

For a clinical application

1. <procedure> equipment typically used
2. <procedure> CPT code room time typical
3. <procedure> imaging modality choice

Sanity checks before publishing

• Cross-check specs against at least 2 sources
• Never invent specific K-numbers — use "multiple 510(k)s over production run" if uncertain
• Never invent install-base counts — use qualitative language
• Never invent MAUDE event counts
• Dates and years: confirm with 2 sources, use ranges when uncertain