Section 1
Basic Principles of Radiography and Digital Technology
Contents
Image processing
Typical PACS components and workflow
EXPOSURE FACTORS
Milliampere seconds
Kilovoltage
Focus-to-film distance
Intensifying screens
Digital image capture
Secondary radiation grid
Choice of exposure factors
SUMMARY OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RADIOGRAPHIC
IMAGE QUALITY
RADIATION PROTECTION
Dose quantities
Radiation risks
Medical exposure legislation
Practical protection measures
EXPOSURE FACTORS
Milliampere seconds
Kilovoltage
Focus-to-film distance
Intensifying screens
Digital image capture
Secondary radiation grid
Choice of exposure factors
SUMMARY OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RADIOGRAPHIC
IMAGE QUALITY
RADIATION PROTECTION
Dose quantities
Radiation risks
Medical exposure legislation
Practical protection measures