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Radiology
Film, intensifying screens and casettes, Radiographic quality, Exposure factors
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Undergraduate 1
07/16/2011

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Film consists of:
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A thin protective layer on both sides, emulsion containing silver halide crystals on both sides, polyester film base in between.
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Greater film sensitivity =
Definition
Lower required mAs & kVp
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What is a film-latent image?
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Latent image consists of x-ray beam information recorded on film but still invisible to the naked eye.
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The two basic types of film sensitivity.
Definition
Blue and Green sensitive.
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Blue and green sensitive film require what color safelight respectively?
Definition
Amber and red.
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Non-screen film is most commonly used to radiograph what?
Definition
Thinner objects (mandible, maxilla, dental).
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How is film rated?
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High speed (fast), average speed (par), slow speed (detail).
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Increased film speed have what effect on radiographs?
Definition
Grainy appearance and decreased detail.
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Why is high speed film used with low output machines?
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mA and time choices are lower and slower in low output machines so faster speed film is used to make up the deficit.
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What is the most commonly used film in veterinary rediography?
Definition
Par speed.
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What film speed will provide the highest degree of detail?
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Slow speed.
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What parts make up intensifying screen anatomy?
Definition
Base, reflecting layer, phosphor layer, and the water protective coating.
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What are the advantages of intensifying screens?
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Decreased exposure time, decreased patient and personnel exposure, increased tube life, increased flexibility in kVp setting, decreased focal spot size.
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When going from a high to par speed screen, what must be done to mAs?
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mAs must be increased by 2x.
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How should an intensifying screen be cleaned?
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Use cleaning solution especially for intensifying screens, solutions must contain antistatic agents and detergents, use lint-free cloth or 4x4 gauze square, follow with dry cloth to remove solution.
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The quality of an x-ray beam is determined by:
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its penetrating power.
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The quantity (or intensity) of an x-ray beam is defined as:
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amount of energy flowing per second.
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The four exposure variables that control radiographic density, contrast, and detail.
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Milliamperage, exposure time, kilovolt peak, and focal film distance.
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