X-Ray Quality Control

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1. Film, Processing and Equipment quality

2. Are films identical?

3. KvP for proper body parts:

1. 70 – Cervical

2. 80 – A-P thoracic, A-P lumbar

3. 90 – Lateral thoracic, Lateral lumbar

4. 60 – 70 for all extremities.

4. Grid lines should not be visible.

5. There should be an even collimation border, a minimum of 3 sides with visible collimation.

6. Sources of motion:

1. Patient

2. Bucky

3. Film not clamped in tray

4. Tube

7. Re-establish film baselines annually, or with a change in film type.

Category: Radiology Notes

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