7: Radiographic image viewing

Question 1

10 steps of radiographic image appraisal

Answer 1

1) identification + markers
2) correct centering, collimation, ROI included
3) correct position
4) exposure
5) contrast
6) unsharpness
7) penetration
8) gross error/ artefacts
9) anatomical variation or pathology
10) need for repeats
11) need for further projections

Question 2

AEC

Answer 2

Automatic exposure control

Question 3

mAs

Answer 3

Milliampere-second - xray tube output