Beth A. Schueler PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Review basic fluoroscopy imaging system performance evaluation tests. 2) Compare measurement procedures for fluoroscopic exposure assessment. 3) Become familiar with test procedures designed to assess fluoroscopic image quality. 4) Learn about implementation of patient dose management processes for fluoroscopic procedures.

This segment will provide a review of customary medical physics support activities for fluoroscopic imaging systems. Quality control testing procedures for image quality evaluation, radiation dose measurement and other mechanical performance characteristics are essential for optimizing equipment performance and ensuring patient and staff safety. Test equipment, phantoms, measurement methods and recommended performance criteria for these tests will be summarized as they apply to different types of fluoroscopic equipment, from angiographic imaging systems to radiographic-fluoroscopic (RF) tables and mobile C-arms. In addition, the medical physicist’s role in clinical implementation of fluoroscopic systems will be discussed, including ensuring appropriate configuration of anatomical program settings, recommendations for patient dose management and methods for patient dose estimation.

http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2014/13010881/RC421B sec.pdf

Schueler, B, Fluoroscopy 1.0 .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/13010881.html