Digital receptors Flashcards
1
Q
Type of digital receptor?
A
Photostimulable phosphor storage plates (psp)
2
Q
What is he ‘business’ end of the PSP?
A
A layer of barium fluorohalide phosphor on a flexible backing for support
3
Q
Role of the phosphor layer?
A
Absorbs and stores the x-ray energy that as not been attenuated by pt
4
Q
PSP image formation process?
A
5
Q
Fault?
A
White line
6
Q
Fault?
A
General damage to surface
7
Q
Fault?
A
Dirt on plate or small metal artefact in pts mouth
8
Q
Fault?
A
Delamination
9
Q
Fault?
A
Scattered radiation whilst unexposed
10
Q
Fault?
A
Cracked and laminating surface
