Effect of x-ray tube potential on image quality and patient dose for lumbar spine computed radiography examinations

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Brindhaban ◽  
K. Al Khalifah ◽  
G. Al Wathiqi ◽  
H. Al Ostath
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Computed Radiography ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tube Potential

Comparison of image quality and patient dose for chest x-ray examinations on conventional and low cost computed radiography systems

Radiography ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.E. Muhogora ◽  
A. Trianni ◽  
F. Toso ◽  
A. Devetti ◽  
R. Padovani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Computed Radiography ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray

Using 100- instead of 120-kVp computed tomography to diagnose pulmonary embolism almost halves the radiation dose with preserved diagnostic quality

2010 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Björkdahl ◽  
Ulf Nyman
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Effective Dose ◽  
Ct Number ◽  
Subjective Image Quality ◽  
Diagnostic Quality ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tube Potential

Background: Concern has been raised regarding the mounting collective radiation doses from computed tomography (CT), increasing the risk of radiation-induced cancers in exposed populations. Purpose: To compare radiation dose and image quality in a chest phantom and in patients for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) at 100 and 120 peak kilovoltage (kVp) using 16-multichannel detector computed tomography (MDCT). Material and Methods: A 20-ml syringe containing 12 mg I/ml was scanned in a chest phantom at 100/120 kVp and 25 milliampere seconds (mAs). Consecutive patients underwent 100 kVp ( n = 50) and 120 kVp ( n = 50) 16-MDCT using a “quality reference” effective mAs of 100, 300 mg I/kg, and a 12-s injection duration. Attenuation (CT number), image noise (1 standard deviation), and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR; fresh clot = 70 HU) of the contrast medium syringe and pulmonary arteries were evaluated on 3-mm-thick slices. Subjective image quality was assessed. Computed tomography dose index (CTDIvol) and dose–length product (DLP) were presented by the CT software, and effective dose was estimated. Results: Mean values in the chest phantom and patients changed as follows when X-ray tube potential decreased from 120 to 100 kVp: attenuation +23% and +40%, noise +38% and +48%, CNR −6% and 0%, and CTDIvol −38% and −40%, respectively. Mean DLP and effective dose in the patients decreased by 42% and 45%, respectively. Subjective image quality was excellent or adequate in 49/48 patients at 100/120 kVp. No patient with a negative CT had any thromboembolism diagnosed during 3-month follow-up. Conclusion: By reducing X-ray tube potential from 120 to 100 kVp, while keeping all other scanning parameters unchanged, the radiation dose to the patient may be almost halved without deterioration of diagnostic quality, which may be of particular benefit in young individuals.

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.

MO-FF-A4-02: Effects of Added X-Ray Beam Cu Filtration On Image Quality and Patient Dose in Digital Radiography

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (6Part21) ◽  
pp. 2713-2713
Author(s):  
E Christodoulou ◽  
M Goodsitt ◽  
B Bailey ◽  
R Young
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Digital Radiography ◽  
Patient Dose ◽  
X Ray
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