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| X-Ray Imaging Systems for Diagnostic Radiology | |
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| Imaging Systems Overview | |
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| Main Components of an Imaging System | |
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| Quality Management: An Overview | |
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| Nature of Quality Control | |
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| Radiographic Imaging Systems | |
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| Major Components of a Radiographic Imaging System | |
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| Image Receptor: Film-Based Radiography | |
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| Film Processing | |
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| Radiographic Image Quality | |
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| X-Ray Generators | |
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| Purpose of the X-Ray Generator | |
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| X-Ray Generator Circuit | |
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| Rectifiers and Rectification | |
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| Types of X-Ray Generators | |
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| Power Rating of an X-Ray Generator | |
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| X-Ray Tubes for Diagnostic Radiology | |
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| Production of X-Rays | |
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| Components of X-Ray Tubes | |
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| Metal-Ceramic Tube with Double Bearings | |
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| X-Ray Tube Heat Capacity | |
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| Preventing X-Ray Tube Failure: Practical Considerations | |
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| Filtering the X-Ray Beam | |
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| What is a Filter? | |
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| Types of Filtration | |
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| Effects of Filtration on X-Ray Tube Output | |
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| Heavy Metal Filters | |
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| Compensating Filters | |
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| Image Dose Dodging | |
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| Exposure Timers for Radiographic Systems | |
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| Location of the Timer Circuitry | |
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| Main Function of the Timer | |
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| Types of Exposure Timers | |
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| Automatic Exposure Control | |
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| Practical Considerations | |
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| Advantages of Automatic Exposure Control | |
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| Quality Control for Exposure Timers | |
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| Exposure Time and Radiation Protection | |
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| Equipment for Controlling Scattered Radiation | |
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| Origin of Scattered Radiation | |
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| Factors Affecting the Amount of Scatter Production | |
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| Sources of Scattered Radiation | |
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| Improving Contrast: Antiscatter Techniques | |
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| Antiscatter Grids: Design and Performance | |
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| Scanning Slit Assemblies | |
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| Fluoroscopic Imaging Systems | |
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| Elements of a Fluoroscopic Examination | |
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| Conventional Fluoroscopy: Equipment Components | |
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| X-Ray Image Intensifier Tube | |
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| Closed-Circuit X-Ray Television | |
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| Automatic Brightness Control | |
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| Recording the Fluoroscopic Image: Spot-Filming | |
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| Digital Fluoroscopy | |
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| Mobile Imaging Systems | |
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| Radiographic Systems | |
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| Accessory Equipment | |
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| Fluoroscopic Systems | |
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| Mini C-Arm Fluoroscopic Systems | |
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| Equipment Maintenance: Continuous Quality Improvement | |
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| Definitions | |
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| Format of a QC Test | |
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| Tools for QC Testing | |
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| Parameters for QC Monitoring | |
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| Acceptance Criteria-Tolerance Limits | |
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| Control Charts | |
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| Basic QC Tests for Radiography | |
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| Basic QC Tests for Conventional Tomography | |
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| Basic QC Tests for Fluoroscopic Systems | |
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| QC for X-Ray Film Processors | |
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| Repeat Film Analysis | |
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| Record Keeping | |
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| Benefits of a CQI Program | |