Quality Control Procedures for Diagnostic X-ray Equipment

This book provides a comprehensive guide to performing Quality Control (QC) tests for various medical imaging systems, including Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, Radiography, Mammography, Dental Intraoral, Panoramic, Cephalometric, and CBCT. It covers the purpose, tools, setup, measuring process, and interpretation of QC tests, with reference and limiting values for each tested parameter. The comparison of median values of patient dose indices with Diagnostic Reference Level values is also included to optimize clinical use.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press

This comprehensive book covers all the essential Quality Control (QC) tests required for Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, Radiography, Mammography, Dental Intraoral, Panoramic, Cephalometric, and CBCT systems. It serves as a valuable guide for medical physicists, providing step-by-step instructions for conducting each QC test. From understanding the purpose and necessary tools to setting up the X-ray equipment, measuring the parameters, and interpreting the results, this book ensures that medical physicists have a thorough understanding of the QC process.

For each tested parameter, relevant reference and limiting values are cited, enabling the identification of any mis-adjustments or malfunctions that require corrective actions. Additionally, the QC tests include the comparison of median values of patient dose indices from data derived from the dose monitoring system with the Diagnostic Reference Level values (DRLs) to evaluate the clinical optimization of each system.

By thoroughly covering these QC tests, this book empowers medical physicists to ensure the accuracy and reliability of medical imaging systems, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and safety.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789927155901