Volume : 09, Issue : 12, December – 2022
Title:
46.QUALITY CONTROL FOR CONVENTIONAL X-RAY MACHINES
Authors :
Aisha Jamaan Al hadramu, Khadija Eid AL harbi, Amal Ali Alouhaly, hawa bakr haroon barnawi, Hussam Mohammed Ali, Hassan mohammed alfahmi, Ammar Jameel Alyamani, Naimah Hamed Alharthi, Mohammed ali Mohammed Alqadi, hashim jabir jabir almujayrishii, Ibrahim mohamed salhe althubyani, Mohammed Fawaz ALomayri, Hutaf mohammed mashat, Anoud Mohammed Hadidi , Rafat Fareed Dahwah, Aaglah Ahmed Aqeshi,Nadiah Taher Al hawsawi, Kholood Ali Alasmari
Abstract :
Introduction: This study will be conducted to quality controlassessment of conventional radiology X-ray devices. The importance of radiology to confirm diagnoses and management plan became in priorities in diagnosis nowaday, as well as it is evident. Also, the whole medical field seek towards the development and control of equipment of X-ray
Marital and method: We will use standard quality control assessment tests that will be performed in this study, which include voltage accuracy as the first test, and reproducibility, then degree of exposure time, also we will use standard of tube output reproducibility, linearity, filtration, and beam alignment will be performed and evaluated. All of this assessment will be performed by using multi-purpose detector.
Result: By using the tools for calibration and Ray safe for measurement phantom measurement (HVL filter Exposure parameter 🙁 Kv- mAs -HVL- image quality – Sensor) after takeall measurement collected and analysis dates Excel sheet Compare radiation dose with national diagnostic reference level
(AAPM74)
Conclusion: The primary objective of a quality assurance program in the radiology department is to ensure prompt and accurate diagnosis with minimal potential harm to patients and staff Assessment and Optimization of measurement for calculate dose checking the value of exposure to the X-ray machine.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Aisha Jamaan Al hadramu et al, Quality Control For Conventional X-Ray Machines.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2022; 09(12).
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44. M.H Kharita et al, a Comparative Study of Quality Control In Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2008), pp. 1–5.
45. Wilson M. Ngoye, Jenny A. Motto, Wilbroad E. Muhogora. Quality Control Measures in Tanzania: Is it done? Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 46 (2015), pp. S23-S30
46. Maria Lucia Nana I Ebisawa, Maria de Fatima A Magon, Yvone M Mascarenhas. Evaluation of X-ray machine quality control acceptance indices, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 10, Number 4, 2009, 252–259, DOI:10.1120/jacmp.v10i4.3007
47. Mohammed Ahmed Ali Omer, Evaluation of Diagnostic Radiology Department in Term of Quality Control (QC) of X-ray Units at Khartoum State Hospitals, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4 Issue 12, December 2017.
48. Behrouz Rasuli et al, Quality Control of Conventional Radiology Devices in Selected Hospitals of Khuzestan Province, Iran, Iranian Journal of Medical Physics,Vol.12, No. 2, Spring 2015, 101-108
49. Maria Lucia Nana I Ebisawa, Maria de Fatima A Magon, Yvone M Mascarenhas. Evaluation of X-ray machine quality control acceptance indices, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 10, Number 4, 2009, 252– 259, DOI:10.1120/jacmp.v10i4.3007
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51. Wagner LK, Fontenla DP, Kimme-Smith C, Rothenberg LN, Shepark J, Boone JM. Recommendations on performance characteristics of diagnostic exposure meters: Report of AAPM Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging Task Group No. 6. Med Phys. 1992. AAPM 19(1): 231-241.
52. Gray L, Dowling A, Gallagher A. et al. Acceptance testing and routine quality control in general radiography: mobile units and film/screen fixed systems. Rad Protec Dosimetry, 2008, 129(1/3): 276–78
53. Huda W, Nickoloff EL, Boone JM. Overview of patients dosimetry in diagnostic radiology in the USA for the past 50years. Med Phys. 2008, 35(12), 5713–28
54. Ertuk SM, Ondategui-Parra S, Ros PR. Quality management in radiology: historical aspects and basic definitions. J Am Coll Radiol. 2005, 2(12), 985–991.
55. Freitas MB, Yoshimura EM. Levantamento da Distribuição de Equipamentos de Diagnóstico por Imagem e da Frequência de Exames Radiológicos no Estado de São Paulo. Radiologia Brasileira. 2005, 38(5), 347–354.
56. C.J. Martin. Management of patient dose in radiology in the UK. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 147 (3) (2011), pp. 355-372
57. Wilbroad E. Muhogora, Nada A. Ahmed, Aziz Almosabihi, Jamila S. Alsuwaidi, Adnan Beganovic, Ciraj-Bjelac Olivera, et al. Patient doses in radiographic examinations in 12 countries in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe: initial results from IAEA projects. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology, 190 (6) (2008), pp. 1453-1461
58. Wilson M. Ngoye, Jenny A. Motto, Wilbroad E. Muhogora. Quality Control Measures in Tanzania: Is it done? Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 46 (2015), pp. S23-S30
59. Ofori K. Eric, William K. Antwi, Diane N. Scutt, Matt Ward. Optimization of patient radiation protection in pelvic X-ray examination in Ghana. Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 13 (4) (2012), pp. 160-171
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