Digital Radiography intro

Question 1

describe the detectors used in digital radiography

Answer 1

there are indirect and direct conversaion detectors

Question 2

what is the function of direct conversion detectors

Answer 2

these have only one stage in image capture which is the conversion of xray photons into electrical signal

Question 3

what is the function of the indirect conversion detector

Answer 3

these have 2 stages in image acquisition which include the emission of light and then the lights conversion into electrical signal

Question 4

describe patient identification id DR

Answer 4

the assistant practitioner selects the correct patient using the worklist in the digital radiography system

Question 5

describe the imaging process stage

Answer 5

once the patient is xrayed the image is able to be viewed withing about 5 seconds

Question 6

describe the image viewing process

Answer 6

the radiographer views the image in the xray room and does the 10 point checklist and sends it off to CAPS

Question 7

what are the benifits of digital radiography

Answer 7

high image quality
reduced exam time
post processing abilities
staff can be in the xray room