Rad Tech's Guide to Equipment Operation and

To meet the demands of practicing radiologic technologist and students in training, Blackwell introduces the latest volume of the Rad Tech's Guide Series. Rad Tech's Guide to Equipment Operation and Maintenance promises a clinically-relevant introductory review of radiographic imaging systems. This condensed handbook is both a concise review for board preparation exams, as well as handy reference guide for the busy rad tech.This on the spot reference features: *Content based on material found on the AART Entry to Practice Exam *Easy to read text for quick referencing and smooth navigation *Presents the most current and informative material on the technical aspects of radiographic equipment and total quality management *Pocket size -- take it anywhere!

Euclid Seeram, PhD, MSc, BSc, FCAMRT, has academic appointments in Medical Imaging and is Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Radiology of the University of Sydney, Australia. In addition, he is Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences at Monash University, Australia; Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science, Charles Stuart University, Australia, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia.

X-Ray Imaging Systems for Diagnostic Radiology

1

(14)

Imaging Systems Overview

2

(4)

Main Components of an Imaging System

6

(3)

Quality Management: An Overview

9

(1)

Nature of Quality Control

10

(5)

Radiographic Imaging Systems

15

(16)

Major Components of a Radiographic Imaging System

16

(5)

Image Receptor: Film-Based Radiography

21

(4)

Film Processing

25

(2)

Radiographic Image Quality

27

(4)

X-Ray Generators

31

(16)

Purpose of the X-Ray Generator

32

(1)

X-Ray Generator Circuit

33

(5)

Rectifiers and Rectification

38

(2)

Types of X-Ray Generators

40

(4)

Power Rating of an X-Ray Generator

44

(3)

X-Ray Tubes for Diagnostic Radiology

47

(14)

Production of X-Rays

48

(1)

Components of X-Ray Tubes

49

(7)

Metal-Ceramic Tube with Double Bearings

56

(1)

X-Ray Tube Heat Capacity

57

(2)

Preventing X-Ray Tube Failure: Practical Considerations

59

(2)

Filtering the X-Ray Beam

61

(6)

What is a Filter?

62

(1)

Types of Filtration

62

(2)

Effects of Filtration on X-Ray Tube Output

64

(1)

Heavy Metal Filters

64

(1)

Compensating Filters

65

(1)

Image Dose Dodging

65

(2)

Exposure Timers for Radiographic Systems

67

(10)

Location of the Timer Circuitry

68

(1)

Main Function of the Timer

68

(1)

Types of Exposure Timers

68

(2)

Automatic Exposure Control

70

(3)

Practical Considerations

73

(1)

Advantages of Automatic Exposure Control

74

(1)

Quality Control for Exposure Timers

74

(1)

Exposure Time and Radiation Protection

75

(2)

Equipment for Controlling Scattered Radiation

77

(16)

Origin of Scattered Radiation

78

(1)

Factors Affecting the Amount of Scatter Production

79

(1)

Sources of Scattered Radiation

80

(1)

Improving Contrast: Antiscatter Techniques

80

(4)

Antiscatter Grids: Design and Performance

84

(7)

Scanning Slit Assemblies

91

(2)

Fluoroscopic Imaging Systems

93

(22)

Elements of a Fluoroscopic Examination

94

(1)

Conventional Fluoroscopy: Equipment Components

95

(4)

X-Ray Image Intensifier Tube

99

(6)

Closed-Circuit X-Ray Television

105

(5)

Automatic Brightness Control

110

(1)

Recording the Fluoroscopic Image: Spot-Filming

110

(1)

Digital Fluroscopy

111

(4)

Mobile Imaging Systems

115

(14)

Radiographic Systems

116

(5)

Accessory Equipment

121

(2)

Fluoroscopic Systems

123

(3)

Mini C-Arm Fluoroscopic Systems

126

(3)

Equipment Maintenance: Continuous Quality Improvement

129

(17)

Definitions

130

(2)

Format of a QC Test

132

(1)

Tools for QC Testing

133

(2)

Parameters for QC Monitoring

135

(1)

Acceptance Criteria-Tolerance Limits

136

(1)

Control Charts

137

(1)

Basic QC Tests for Radiography

137

(4)

Basic QC Tests for Conventional Tomography

141

(1)

Basic QC Tests for Fluoroscopic Systems

141

(2)

QC for X-Ray Film Processors

143

(2)

Repeat Film Analysis

145

(1)

Record Keeping

146

(1)

Benefits of a CQI Program

146

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Rad Tech's Guide to Equipment Operation and Maintenance

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