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Chapter two final Matching
Digital Imaging
a numeric representation of the x-ray intensities that are transmitted to the patient
Effective dose high
male-AP unshielded hip Female-AP thoracic spin w/o breast shields
Pregnant technologist
.05 rem (.5 mSv) per month .5 rem (5 mSv) for gestation period
Noise
a random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity
Pixel size
acquisition pixel size-minimum size (important one) display pixel size-minimum that can be displayed on monitor
Kilovoltage(kV)
controls the energy(penetrating power) of the x-ray beam
Milliamperage(mA)
controls the quantity or number of x-ray produced
30% Rule
at least 30% of IR must be exposed
Resolution
recorded sharpness on the image
Roentgen (R)
radiation exposure in the air measured on rem( radiation protection) rads (patient dose)
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