IEC (1999). Harmonic imaging exploits non-linear propagation of ultrasound through the body tissues. Such inspections should include determination of thickness of lead and/or concrete thickness and density, degree of overlap between lead sheets or between lead and other barriers, as well as thickness and density of leaded glass used in viewing windows. In general, are all required and recommended procedures for carrying out radiograhic examinations in place and being followed? Do all personnel possess the required qualifications to carry out all of their responsibilities? Components. Policy for a reject analysis of radiographic images. DRLs must not be seen as limits but instead as guidance to optimise doses during procedures. D6. For interventional procedures, in the situation where scatter radiation to the lenses of eye could approach the annual equivalent dose limit of 150 mSv, the use of leaded glasses is recommended. Advances in X-ray imaging technology, together with developments in digital technology have had a significant impact on the practice of radiology. Radioscopic equipment that is used for cineradiography must have visual indicators that continuously display the X-ray tube voltage and the X-ray tube current. The information required for calculation of the shielding of radiographic X-ray equipment and dedicated chest radiographic equipment is found in Table AII.1 of Appendix II. A facility may set DRLs for other procedures not presented in the tables but which are being performed. Acoustic shadowing. It is a form of imaging artifact. Depending on the system, this may or may not require using pre-established window and level settings on the display. WebA nuclear power plant is a thermal power plant in which a nuclear reactor generates large amounts of heat. Images obtained through post processing of the original image must not be used to the exclusion of the original images themselves. Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology, AAPM Report No. If yes, does the facility follow the CAR guidelines for Teleradiology? While this safety code recommends representative DRLs, a hospital or clinic can set their own local DRLs if enough data is available. (If not accurately known, use Table 7 in section B1.2.3 of this Safety Code). Fixer retention tests should be performed to ensure fixer is adequately removed from processed films according to established baseline levels. The designation of the area to be shielded, controlled area (for radiation workers), or uncontrolled area (for non-radiation workers and the public), The Occupancy and Use factors for the areas to be shielded, Manufacturer, brand name and model number of the X-ray system(s), Maximum selectable tube current (mA) or maximum selectable tube current time product (mAs), Maximum selectable irradiation time (sec), For film screen system: the manufacturer, type and speed of film screen combination used, For CR system: the manufacturer and brand name of CR reader and storage phosphor system used, Average current time product per patient (mAs). Ambient Light Control. Radiographic X-ray equipment that has a positive beam limiting system must prevent the emission of X-rays until the beam limiting device is adjusted so that, the dimensions of the X-ray field do not exceed those of the image reception area, or the selected portion of that area, by more than 3% of the focal spot to image receptor distance, and. An analysis must be done of the retake records to identify and correct any trends or repeated errors. Electronic Display Device Performance--The performance of all electronic display devices used for the interpretation of clinical images and guidance during interventional procedures must be verified using a test pattern such as the SMPTE or TG18 test patterns. the X-ray tube must be securely affixed to and aligned within the X-ray tube housing; the radiation filters must be securely affixed to the exit port of the X-ray tube housing or beam limiting device, or both; and. Protective gauntlets should be worn by the radiologist during palpation in every radioscopic examination. manganese or magnesium), which produce trap states for energetic electrons. 29. developer: hydroquinone (for high contrast) + Metol or phenidone (for low contrast) the developer itself gets oxidised and in the process reduces the exposed silver An evaluation of the beam limiting device must be made to ensure that the equipment is capable of aligning the centre of the X-ray field with the centre of the image reception area to within 2% of the focal spot to image receptor distance. This should include departmental administrators, PACS specialists, medical physicists, radiologists, technologists, referring physicians and any existing information technology (IT) staff. In the process of the image, the value of the attenuated coefficient for each voxel corresponding to these pixels needs to be calculated. Evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments - Part 3-5: Acceptance tests - Imaging performance of computed tomography X-ray equipment, 1sted., corrigendum 2006, IEC 61223-3-5. Visual Inspection of Cleanliness of Imaging Systems-- Imaging systems must be inspected for dust and dirt on or near the image reception area where they may negatively affect image quality. The values presented in section A3.5.3 are provided to facilities for guidance. DLP = (CTDI vol) * The positive terminal of the tube. Primary and secondary shielding must be provided for radiographic equipment where the tube can be manipulated in several directions. X-ray machines which are energized and ready to produce radiation must not be left unattended. The displayed processor temperature must be checked to ensure agreement with the manufacturers' recommended baseline level for the particular processor and film used. Although staff responsibilities described below are grouped separately, to obtain the optimal level of radiation safety and image quality, it is imperative that full cooperation exists among all concerned parties. The ALARA principle requires that additional shielding be specified in the design to further reduce operator exposure, wherever this can reasonably be done. Cinefluorography produces the highest patient doses in diagnostic radiography because the X-ray tube voltage and current used are generally higher than those used in radioscopy. Hounsfield units are obtained from a linear transformation of the measured attenuation coefficients 1.This transformation (figure 1) is based on the arbitrarily-assigned densities Facilities under provincial or territorial jurisdiction may be subject to requirements specified under their statutes. the dimensions of the image reception area; and. The film manufacturers' instructions must be followed. With normal use, the accumulation of dust, dirt, scratches and cracks may reduce image quality. Security measures must be established to control access to patient information as well as to track all activities which are performed on the data. CT Radiation Dose Profile--The collimation of the radiation beam should be assessed to ensure it does not exceed the prescribed scan width. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25238. Each image point is surrounded by a halo-shaped star that degrades the contrast and blurs the boundary of the object. This change in waveform leads to the generation of harmonics (multiples of the fundamental or transmitted frequency) from a tissue. the verification of electrical installation, including electrical safety and power line fluctuation; the verification of the performance of ancillary equipment such as film processors and display units; the verification of imaging or diagnostic performance, including assessments of dose. Y3. The workload and workload spectrum can be determined by recording the operating voltage and current-time product of each irradiation taken in each X-ray suite over a set period of time (i.e., week). The owner may wish to have acceptance testing performed by an individual or organization independent of the manufacturer. A warning light should be located outside the darkroom, at the entrance, to indicate when the room is in use. IAEA (1996). For these facilities refer to Health Canada publications "Safety Code 30, Radiation Protection in Dentistry", "Safety Code 33, Radiation Protection in Mammography," and the Safety Code for Small Medical Radiological Facilities. The dose-length product (DLP) is also used as an indicator of overall exposure for a complete examination in order to allow comparison of performance against a reference dose value set for the purpose of promoting optimization of patient protection. Therefore, it is important that even small radiation exposures to the sensitive tissues of patients be avoided, unless such exposures can be shown to be medically necessary. The difference between the exposed areas on the film and the locations of the pin pricks must be less than 2 mm. What will be/is the occupancy factor (T) of the area? 150 mGy/min when the equipment is fitted with both an automatic intensity control and a high-level irradiation control when the latter is activated. This phenomenon is represented by a single coefficient, mju. Distance(s) between the areas to be shielded and the position of the gantry, Location of the control panel and irradiation control, Manufacturer, brand name and model number of the CT system, Isodose curve for the system (to be provided by the manufacturer), Number of patients per procedure type per week, Front panel of cassette holder (total of all layers), Front panel of film changer (total of all layers), Fixed patient support without an articulated joint, Movable patient support without an articulated joint, including any fixed layers, Patient support with one articulated joint and a radiolucent panel, Patient support with two or more articulated joints and a radiolucent panel, X-ray tube voltage of mammography equipment, X-ray tube voltage of non- mammography equipment, Not equipped with an automatic intensity control, Equipped with an automatic intensity control, Equipped with both an automatic intensity control and a high-level irradiation control when the latter is activated. Multiplanar reformation or reconstruction (MPR) involves the process of converting data from an imaging modality acquired in a certain plane, usually axial, into another plane 1.It is most commonly performed with thin-slice data from volumetric CT in the axial plane, but it may be accomplished with scanning in any plane and whichever For radioscopic equipment, it must not be possible to activate the X-ray tube unless the entire radioscopic beam is intercepted by the image receptor. When purchasing equipment for imaging or information systems, the vendor must guarantee the level of availability of their system. All relevant requirements stated in this Safety Code and any further requirements as specified by the agency responsible for the facility should also be addressed in the equipment specifications. Mobile X-ray equipment used routinely in one location must be considered as a fixed installation and the shielding needs for the equipment and room must be determined accordingly. This many be checked while wearing a lead apron and depressing the radioscopic irradiation switch to see if the system is activated. In total, such use of X-rays accounts for more than 90 % of the total man-made radiation dose to the general population. Radiation Output Reproducibility--The X-ray tube radiation output shall be high enough to minimize irradiation time to eliminate perceptible motion artifacts. Dose limits for radiation workers apply only to irradiation resulting directly from their occupation and do not include radiation exposure from other sources, such as medical diagnosis and background radiation. Ceiling areas of radiation rooms not routinely exposed to the direct radiation beam. Secondary protective barriers are required to provide shielding from scattered and leakage X-rays. Facilities should contact the applicable regulatory authority to establish the survey schedule. D1. Full use must be made of the protective devices provided with X-ray equipment such as shielded panels, drapes, bucky slot covers, ceiling-suspended lead acrylic screens, etc. To ensure proper processing of films certain basic procedures must be followed: X-ray film processing generates silver containing wastes. is generated at an X-ray tube voltage of 30 kV; has a half-value layer of aluminum of 0.3 mm. The impurity causes traps in the crystalline Luminance of the grey scale monitors must be at least comparable to the workstations used for acquisition. A radiation protection survey is an evaluation, conducted by an expert, of the radiation safety of a radiological facility. The location where the X-ray equipment is planned to be placed and the range of movement of the X-ray tubes. Using a uniform water phantom, the mean CT number of water and the standard deviation, within a large region of interest, must remain within the established baseline and acceptable limits of variation. System Movement--System movement should be checked for proper function. This document reflects the work of many individuals. More specific guidance for the prescription of imaging examinations is available from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) in their Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines (CAR 2005Footnote 5). The manufacturer's recommended testing procedure should be followed. All entrance doors to an X-ray room should be kept closed while a patient is in the room and must be closed while making an X-ray exposure. the safe operation of the X-ray equipment and accessories used in the facility. In addition, with the aid of various software, several manipulations of the data can be made. It is important, therefore, that X-ray facilities are inspected at regular intervals. Is the management of silver containing waste carried out in accordance to provincial and municipal requirements? Do all equipment meet the necessary construction and performance requirements? Is equipment used for daily quality control testing available on-site at the facility? When operating equipment with automatic brightness control, the operator must monitor the X-ray tube current and voltage since both can rise to high values without the knowledge of the operator, particularly if the gain of the intensifier is decreased. In a field in which technology is advancing rapidly and where unexpected and unique problems continually occur, this Code cannot cover all possible situations. 20. 31. Harmonic imaging is a technique in ultrasonography that provides images of better quality as compared with conventional ultrasound technique.. Physics. Comparison of tissue harmonic imaging with conventional US in abdominal disease. Check for errors and try again. It was prepared and compiled by Mr. Christian Lavoie and Ms. Narine Martel of the Medical X-ray and Mammography Division, Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau. They are not to be confused with ultrasound probe defects, which represent hardware failure. Policy for personnel radiation dosimetry monitoring. Care must be taken to protect the foetus from radiation when the X-ray examination is not avoidable. It is therefore essential to ensure that the desired design and level of performance are being obtained in a cost-effective manner. The imaging systems to which the tests are applicable, and the test numbers corresponding to those in section 3.4.2, are provided. Alternative tests can be performed in place of those specified if it can be shown that the test is capable of verifying the necessary parameter or performance. These baseline values and limits are essential to the quality assurance program. The technique of the procedure should take into consideration the risk to the eyes and thyroid. The film transport mechanisms of film processors must be cleaned frequently. the time required to deliver a current time product of 5 mAs. The safe work practices and procedures should be regarded as a minimum, to be augmented with additional requirements, when warranted, to cover special circumstances in particular facilities. Images acquired digitally by an imaging device must be displayed in their full native matrix size and bit depth. Milliampere-seconds, also more commonly known as mAs, is a measure of radiation produced (milliamperage) over a set amount of time (seconds) via an x-ray tube.It directly influences the radiographic density, when all other factors are constant. WebPassword requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; The contrast detectability is the ability to resolve different objects from the background when the difference in attenuation between the objects and the background is small compared to noise. The manufacturer's recommended test procedures must be followed. Where a system does not have the capability to display an externally provided pattern, the manufacturer recommended quality control procedures must be followed. An x-ray tube functions as a specific energy converter, receiving electrical energy and converting it into two other forms of energy: x-radiation (1%) and heat (99%). Any unusual findings about the equipment itself, the facility or operating procedures, which could affect the safety of operators or other persons in the vicinity of the X-ray facility must be clearly identified. For nominal tomographic section thicknesses of less than 1 mm, the measured tomographic section thickness must not vary by more than 0.5 mm from the established baseline tomographic section thickness. Laser Film Printer Operation--The quality of images obtained from the laser film printer must be checked. The measured CT numbers of the materials should be compared with the nominal values provided by the phantom manufacturer and with previously measured values. Digital Subtraction Angiography System Performance--Following equipment warm up and prior to clinical use, the image quality of the DSA system should be evaluated using a phantom containing image quality test objects. W5. The density difference must be within 0.15 of the established operating level. International Electrotechnical Commission. The vendor's quotation should include the installation and calibration of the equipment, warrantees, delivery time, maintenance plans, quality control testing equipment, staff training and all other criteria included in the purchasers equipment specifications. Ultrasound artifacts are commonly encountered and familiarity is necessary to avoid false diagnoses. It is recommended that a log book be maintained to track the physical conditions of all cassettes. Cross-sections are reconstructed from measurements of attenuation coefficients of x-ray beams passing Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, the co-developer of CT, chose a scale that reflects the four basic x-ray densities in the human body, with the following values: The image of the section of the object irradiated by the x-ray is reconstructed from a large number of measurements of attenuation coefficient. Although, in many cases, the context will mean that, for example,talking about how "we have installed a new CT", means that the word scanner is not always necessary. The imaging systems to which the tests are applicable, and the test numbers corresponding to those in section 3.1.2, are provided. CT Accuracy of Gantry Tilt--The accuracy of the indicated CT gantry tilt should be verified. The principle of neutron TLDs is then similar as for gamma radiation TLDs. (appareil de radiographie pour usage gnral), "loading factor" means a factor the value of which influences the X-ray tube load, and includes, "mammography equipment" means diagnostic X-ray equipment that is used for the examination of breast tissue. In this process of deceleration, more than 99% of the electron energy is converted into heat and less than 1% of energy is converted into x-rays. N is the number of slices in the sequence. 40% to 90% of the maximum available X-ray tube voltage, or. Exposure Index--For digital X-ray imaging systems, the accuracy and reproducibility of the exposure index, as a function of the dose to the image receptor, must be evaluated. Keep the X-ray tube as far as possible and the image intensifier as close as possible from the patient. It is recommended that shielding calculations be performed using the methodology presented in the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report No. is the mean value of the measurements; and. (2) Mammography equipment that has a removable, fixed-aperture beam limiting device must display the following information on its external surface: 16. Multiplanar reformation (MPR). The Occupancy factor is the fraction of time that the area under consideration is occupied by the individual (employee or public) who spends the most time at that location while the X-ray equipment is operating. SMPTE, TG18-QC, TG18-PQC), Test device containing ramps, thin disk or beads, Phantom with imbedded uniform objects of known materials, Dosimeter Accuracy: 5% Reproducibility: 1%, Sharp needle (for puncturing holes in film), CT Dosimetry Phantom--Head Circular cylinder constructed of polymethyl methacrylate Density 1.19 0.01gm/cm3, length 14 cm, diameter 16 cm, CT Dosimetry Phantom--Body Circular cylinder constructed of polymethyl methacrylate Density 1.19 0.01gm/cm3, length 14 cm, diameter 32 cm, Non-invasive X-ray tube voltage meter Accuracy: 1.5 kV Reproducibility: 0.5 kV, Irradiation time meter Accuracy: 5% Reproducibility: 1%, Current meter Accuracy: 1% Reproducibility : < 0.5%, Dosimeter Accuracy: 5% Reproducibility: 1% CT dose probes - scout localization dose, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y11, Y12, Y18, Y19, Y20, Y21, Y25, Aluminum filter (> 99.9% purity) Accuracy: 1% thickness, Multiple sheets of uniform, tissue equivalent attenuator (covering range of clinical patient thicknesses), Y7, Y10, Y11, Y12, Y13, Y14, Y15, Y16, Y17, Y19,Y21, Spatial Resolution test tool (specific for type of equipment), Contrast Detectability test tool (specific for type of equipment), Phantom for evaluation of Entrance Surface Dose, Rotatable spoke test tool pattern (steel wires of diameter ranging from 0.005 inches to 0.022 inches, rotatable at 30 rpm), Electric motor capable of producing 30 rpm, CT Dosimetry Phantom - Head Circular cylinder constructed of polymethyl methacrylate Density 1.19 0.01 gm/cm3, length 14 cm, diameter 16 cm, CT Dosimetry Phantom - Body Circular cylinder constructed of polymethyl methacrylate Density 1.19 0.01 gm/cm3, length 14 cm, diameter 32 cm, Light meter (for measurement of luminance and illuminance) Accuracy: 10% Reproducibility: 5%, Test patterns (for evaluation of electronic display system) (ex. Policy for the use of protective devices and radiation protection equipment. The information obtained during the consultation should be used to perform an intensive cost/benefit analysis prior to making a decision. Q7. 49 (NCRP 1976Footnote 16) is also acceptable and presented in Appendix III. International Electrotechnical Commission. Location(s) of the X-ray tube, X-ray table, wall mounted imaging device, CR reader, etc. For a new facility, it is particularly advantageous to make visual inspections during construction, to ensure compliance with specifications and to identify faulty material or workmanship, since deficiencies can be remedied more economically at this stage than later. The Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations specify standards for information, labelling, construction and performance of equipment, with respect to radiation safety. All new, used, and refurbished medical X-ray equipment, and accessories for such equipment, which are sold, imported or distributed in Canada, must conform to the requirements of the Radiation Emitting Devices Act, the Food and Drugs Act and their promulgated regulations. 0.5 mm of lead, for examinations where the peak X-ray tube voltages is 150 kV or greater. (2) The fixed-aperture beam limiting device referred to in subsection (1) must display on its exterior surface a specified focal spot to image receptor distance and the dimensions of its image reception area at that distance. Some provincial or territorial jurisdictions may have different dose limits for some workers. Measurements should not be made near the edges of the viewbox (within 1 to 2 inches), where luminance values may be quite low. Therefore any future amendments to the regulations may also affect the requirements of this section. A high-level irradiation control for radioscopic equipment must. For example, in radioscopy, use of higher tube voltage and filtration and lower tube current will almost always reduce the gonad dose. Guidelines for the performance standards for each equipment tested and the specific performance tolerance limits expected for each QC test. the radiation levels in uncontrolled areas must be such that no person receives more than 1mSv per year. converting latent image to visible image) x-ray films used in conventional (screen film) radiography.. It must be determined if it is acceptable for the whole system or parts of the system to be down at any time and the duration of the time. X-ray Beam Filtration--The first half-value layer of aluminum must be measured. Automatic Exposure Control--For film-based systems, the automatic exposure control must be evaluated to ensure it performs in such a way that the variation in optical density in the resultant radiograms does not exceed the value of. Cassettes or screens in poor conditions will impair diagnostic quality. Guidelines listing all X-ray equipment and system components to be tested. The information in this Safety Code is intended for owners of healthcare equipment, physicians, technologists, medical physicists and other personnel concerned with equipment performance, image quality and the radiation safety of the facility. Since these two types of radiation are of different qualities, it is necessary to determine the barrier thickness requirements for each separately. At present, the 2nd harmonic is being used to produce the image because the subsequent harmonics are of decreasing amplitude and insufficient to generate a proper image. Noise, Uniformity and Image Artifacts--An assessment must be made of noise, uniformity and image artifacts. M4. CT scanners were first introduced in 1971 with a single detector for brain study under the leadership of Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, an electrical engineer at EMI (Electric and Musical Industries Ltd).Thereafter, it has undergone multiple improvements with an increase in the number of detectors and decrease in the scan time. in the case of mobile equipment, permit the operator to stand at least 3 m from the X-ray source when the X-ray tube is energized. The base plus fog must be within + 0.05 of the established operating level. For multislice CT equipment, this test must be performed for both outer tomographic sections and one inner tomographic section. provide a brief description of the system including main components, network capabilities, and storage capacity. Fat suppression is commonly used in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to suppress the signal from adipose tissue or detect adipose tissue 1.It can be applied to both T1 and T2 weighted sequences. The following requirements must be met by all radiographic, radioscopic, and CT equipment. Acceptance testing is a process to verify compliance with the performance specifications of the X-ray equipment as written in the purchase contract. Image processing includes both film and digital processing of radiological images. This heat is used to generate steam (directly or via steam generator) which drives a steam turbine connected to a generator that produces electricity. 22. Calibration of CT number--At all clinically used voltage settings, the mean CT number and standard deviation should be measured. is generated at an X-ray tube voltage of 100 kV; has a maximum X-ray tube voltage ripple of 10%; and. When working with a digital imaging and reporting system, attention must be given to ensure system availability. Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. The design of radioscopic X-ray equipment is such that only secondary shielding must be provided for these types of systems. Appropriate use of specific area gonad shielding is strongly advised when: the gonads lie within, or are in close proximity to, the X-ray beam; clinical objectives will not be compromised. Generally, X-ray films should be stored on edge, in an area away from chemical fumes, at temperatures in the range of 10C to 21C and humidity between 30% and 60%. CAR (2005). In the plane of the image receptor, the misalignment, of the edges of the visually defined field with the edges of the X-ray field must not exceed 2% of the focal spot to image receptor distance. Silver containing chemicals must not be disposed of directly into the sewer system. Radioscopic systems used for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures must have a high frame rate to provide sufficient temporal resolution required by such procedures. The walls and floor where the X-ray tube can be directed are considered primary barriers whereas the other walls and ceiling are secondary barriers. International Commission on Radiological Protection. What is the distance between the nearest point of the area to be shielding and the mean operational position of the X-ray tube? Have any modifications been made to the facility? However, adherence to these will also, in many instances, provide protection to visitors and other individuals in the vicinity of an X-ray facility. For digital systems, specific quality control testing must also be performed on the image acquisition, storage, communication and display systems. However, once established, a PACS offers a number of advantages such as improved productivity, widespread, simultaneous access to images and image manipulation. All personnel must wear protective clothing and personnel dosimeters. Hounsfield units are obtained from a linear transformation of the measured attenuation coefficients 1.This transformation (figure 1) is based on the arbitrarily-assigned densities with a molybdenum anode and molybdenum filter; with the breast compression device in place between the X-ray source and the detector; and. The density of commercially rolled lead is 11.36 g cm. in the case of any other radiographic equipment, the greater of 1/60 s or the time required to deliver a current time product of 5 mAs; a means to automatically terminate the irradiation when, if the operating X-ray tube voltage is less than 50 kV, the current time product exceeds 1,200 mAs per irradiation, or. Hounsfield units (HU) are a dimensionless unit universally used in computed tomography (CT) scanning to express CT numbers in a standardized and convenient form. permits stepless adjustment of the size of the X-ray field, and. They are: Test equipment required to perform daily to monthly quality control tests, must be readily available to the individuals responsible for performing these tests. setting periodic scheduled inspections for the facility. CT Low Contrast Detectability--Measurements should be made of the low contrast detectability to ensure it is within established limits. Sufficient film shielding must be in place to reduce the radiation level to stored film to less than 0.1 mGy over the storage period of the film. If the procedure is long, reposition the tube so that the same area of skin is not subjected to X-ray beam. All phantoms and other equipment used for the assessment of image quality, dose and system performance should be checked for damage or any condition which may affect their use. WebThe ALARA principle is an approach to radiation protection to manage and control exposures to radiation workers and the general public to as low as is reasonable, taking into account social and economic factors. This means that the procedures are ordered with justification, including clinical examination, and when the diagnostic information cannot be obtained otherwise. (If not accurately known, use Table 6 in section B1.2.3 of this Safety Code). A listing of these responsible agencies is provided in Appendix V. DRL values must not be used for comparison with individual patients. Twinkling artifact is seen with color flow Doppler ultrasound 1.. The SMPTE, TG18-QC and TG18-PQC test patterns should be used. The X-ray beam size must be limited to the size of the image receptor or smaller. Dose length product (DLP) measured in mGy*cm is a measure of CT tube radiation output/exposure. It is recommended that geometric distortion, luminance and resolution be evaluated monthly and a detailed evaluation be performed annually by a medical physicist. For all purposes of interpreting and applying the law, users should consult the regulations, as registered by the Clerk of the Privy Council and published in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Personnel must, at all times, keep as far away from the X-ray beam as practicable. International Basic Safety Standards Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources. Viewing the image of a rotating test tool, the radioscopic system should be able to visualize a wire of diameter 0.013 inch or smaller. Good image quality requires proper darkroom techniques, routine processor quality control monitoring, and careful adherence to film and processor manufacturers' instructions. For very young children, special devices should be employed to restrict movement. Weekly quality control tests are listed in Table 13. can be reset to zero or any other selected value; have a positive beam limiting system that, when the X-ray beam axis is perpendicular to the image receptor plane, permits the alignment of the perimeter of the illuminated field with that of the X-ray field so that, the difference between the perimeters does not exceed a distance equivalent to 3% of the focal spot to image receptor distance, and. If a radiograph contains the required information, repeat procedures must not be prescribed simply because the radiograph is not of the "best" diagnostic quality. Compression Devices Operation--Check that available compression devices easily move in and out of the X-ray beam and function correctly. X-ray examinations of young children and adolescents whose body tissues are developing should not be performed unless a condition exists such that the benefit of the diagnostic information outweighs the radiation risk. In diagnostic radiology, the use of surface air kerma limits is not sufficient since these dose limits are usually set at a level high enough so that any doses greater than the limit is clearly unacceptable, but this limit does not help in optimising patient doses. The risk to the individual patient from a single radiographic examination is very low. IPEM (2004). for small-format, low-intensity radioscopic equipment, to the distance at which the equipment delivers an air kerma rate of 50 mGy/min or an exposure rate of 5.75 R/min. Radiation Emitting Devices Act, R. S., C.34. Full details of the radiological procedures carried out should be noted on the patient's clinical records. If applicable, vary the SID to assure the collimator tracks (i.e., automatically maintain the field size) as the SID changes. If damage is caused in rapidly dividing cells mutations will rapidly be passed on to the cell progeny, amplifying the deleterious radiation effects. 36, No.2, 2008, 2. The system should be scalable to allow for future growth of the system. If critical elements are missing or artifacts are added to images, the image is considered to be of poor quality. An x-ray tube functions as a specific energy converter, receiving electrical energy and converting it into two other forms of energy: x-radiation (1%) and heat (99%). This includes improvements in image quality, reductions in dose and a broader range of available applications resulting in better patient diagnosis and treatment. the discs are made of a thermoluminescent material, commonly calcium sulphate doped with dysprosium Test equipment for the semi-annual quality control testing are listed in Table 20. The level of optical density from the base material and film fog from all causes must not be greater than 0.30 O.D. X-ray performance tests performed during the acceptance testing should also reflect the requirements described in subsection B2.5. The following table present recommended occupancy factors. M8. Quite clearly "bone scan" is different as the term scan here is being used as a synonym for scintigraphy. Report NRPB - W67. It occurs as a focus of alternating colors on Doppler signal behind a reflective object (such as a calculus), which gives the appearance of turbulent blood flow 2.It appears with or without an associated color comet tail artifact 3.. Were results from acceptance testing used to set baseline values and limits on operational performance of the X-ray equipment? Fourier transform and Nyquist sampling theorem. TG18 ), Dimensions of the X-ray room, and location of the control booth if present. Assume that the tube operates at 5 mA and that the area in question has an occupancy factor of 1. The outgoing intensity I(x) of the beam of photons measured will depend on the location. If the barrier thickness for leakage and for scattered radiation differ by at least 1 TVL, the thicker of them will be adequate. It is Hounsfield units (HU) are a dimensionless unit universally used in computed tomography (CT) scanning to express CT numbers in a standardized and convenient form. if the X-ray tube current is selected in discrete steps, any two consecutive X-ray tube current settings; if the X-ray tube current selection is continuous, any two X-ray tube current settings that differ by a factor of 2 or less; if the current time product is selected in discrete steps, any two consecutive current time product settings; or. the capability to remove the protective shielding referred to in subparagraph (i) when it interferes with the performance of diagnostic procedures; requires continuous pressure by the operator for the entire period of an irradiation, and. When prescribing a radiological examination, the physician should specify precisely the clinical indications and information required. CR and DR image receptors must only be installed on X-ray systems which have an automatic means of controlling exposures, such as an automatic exposure control. 49 (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, Maryland). The 150 kVp curves of Figures AIII.1 and AIII.2, respectively show that the required barrier thickness is 2.65 mm of lead or 23.5 cm of concrete. (appareil mobile), "radiographic equipment" means diagnostic X-ray equipment that implements a technique in which the information contained in the X-ray pattern is obtained, recorded and optionally processed. Images must be assessed to ensure that unacceptable artifacts are not present. 2001;25(6):379-84. The vertical axis is logarithmic and represents the relative transmission factor, B. Guidelines to evaluate the test data and to take the corrective action necessary to maintain equipment optimum performance. Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Screen/Film Contact--All cassettes used in the facility must be tested for screen/film contact. In radiology, there are four main aspects of radiation protection to be considered. Q6. permits fine adjustment of motion during the compression, has motion adjustment controls on both sides of the position for the patient, and. It is obvious that not all facilities will perform all of the listed procedures. Training must meet with pertinent provincial/regional regulations. The purchase contract should set out all items and conditions of the purchase specified in the equipment specifications and vendor's quotation which have been agreed upon by the purchaser and vendor. Continuing professional development must meet with the requirements of the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. 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