Design of a database with graphical analysis for X-ray quality assurance and dose information to assist in a programme for patient dose reduction

1991 ◽  
Vol 64 (765) ◽  
pp. 831-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Lam ◽  
C. J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dose Information ◽  
Patient Dose Reduction

scholarly journals Examination of Patient Dose Reduction in Cardiovasucular X-ray Systems with a Metal Filter

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-253
Author(s):  
Mitsuyoshi Yasuda ◽  
Kyouichi Kato ◽  
Nobuaki Tanabe ◽  
Koushi Sakiyama ◽  
Yushi Uchiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Patient Dose Reduction

scholarly journals Establishing a quality assurance baseline for radiological protection of patients undergoing diagnostic radiology

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey K Korir ◽  
Jeska Sidika Wambani ◽  
Ian K Korir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Speed Film

Background. The wide use of ionising radiation in medical care has resulted in the largest man-made cause of radiation exposure. In recent years, diagnostic departments in Kenya have adapted the high-speed film/screen combination without well-established quality control, objective image quality criteria, and assessment of patient dose. The safety of patients in terms of justification and the as-low-as-reasonably-achievable (ALARA) principle is inadequate without quality assurance measures. Aim. This study assessed the level of film rejects, device performance, image quality and patient dose in 4 representative hospitals using high-speed film/screen combination. Results. The X-ray equipment quality control tests performance range was 67% to 90%, and 63% of the radiographs were of good diagnostic value. The measured prevalent chest examination entrance surface dose (ESD) showed levels above the international diagnostic reference levels (DRLs), while lumbar spine and pelvis examination was the largest source of radiation exposure to patients. Conclusion. The optimisation of patient protection can be achieved with optimally performing X-ray equipment, the application of good radiographic technique, and continuous assessment of radiographic image quality.

Evaluation of the use of a niobium filter for patient dose reduction in chest radiography

1991 ◽  
Vol 64 (760) ◽  
pp. 334-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Thierens ◽  
M. Kunnen ◽  
A. Van der Plaetsen ◽  
O. Segaert
Keyword(s):  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
Patient Dose Reduction

Patient dose reduction

1991 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-213
Author(s):  
G.M. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
Patient Dose Reduction
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