NOTEBOOK # 10

Lab Analysis
1. Describe how the images change as the FOV changed on the phantom to a
thin portion.
Noise: As the FOV decreases the noise will increase
Technical factors: as the FOV decreases the technical factors will
increase.
Contrast resolution: as the FOV decreases the contrast resolution
increases
Brightness: as the FOV decreases the brightness will increase
2. Explain how ABS worked in relation to magnification, and dosimetry reading
in regular and pulsed mode.
ABS in mag mode is slow due to it trying to increase the technical
factors to coordinate with the small FOV. It automatically changes
whenever the fluoro machine moves. It takes a minute to realize which
technical factors are needed to produce a diagnostic image.
Longer timed exposures
Allows for more visible detail in the smaller FOV
Pulsed mode will decrease the technical factors which will decrease the
dosimetry reading.
3. Describe the processed CR images after being exposed to the scatter.
The 6 feet away plate demonstrated moderate scatter and blackening
on the image. The film density wasnt significantly noticeable after the
7-minute exposure.
The 3-minute exposure at the same distance demonstrated minor
scatter.
The 7-minute exposure at 3 feet away demonstrated significant scatter
radiation demonstrated by the significant degree of density on the
image. The 3-minute exposure also proved the scatter is high by the
degree of blackening on the image.
4. Describe how the image changes as the unit is moved from a thick part of the
phantom to the thin portion.
Abdomen: the mA will increase and will allow the image to be grayer
demonstrating the differences in tissue. The thicker the part the more
photons needed to present an image. The longer scale contrast scale is
needed on the abdomen due to the part thickness.
Chest: the kVp will increase to show the lungs and ribs. The image will
become more black and white showing a high contrast scale.
Hip: the hip can be thick with the amount of bone being penetrated.
This will require more kVp and mA to adequality penetrate it.
Extremity: extremities will require lower techniques so they do not get
burnt out.
5. Explain how ABS worked and what happened to the technical factors.
ABS: automatically brightens the image and readjusts the technique
depending on what part of the body you are over.
mA: the mA will increase when a thicker part is present, which requires
more photons to be absorbed.
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kVp: This will also increase or decrease depending on how thick the
part being examined is and what can of tissue it is. Like bone, muscle,
fat and air.
6. What changes occurred in the image when the collimators were open versus
when they were closed.
Collimators can be used to enhance the contrast of the image and
increase the brightness. It filters out the low energy photons and
cleans up scatter. When left open they allow the image to lose detail
with the presence of fog which is the overall gray appearance on the
image. This will also decrease patient dose when we use collimation.