radiation output consistency test

Question 1

what is the radiation output consistency test

Answer 1

measures the output of the xr tube

Question 2

how frequent is it conducted

Answer 2

every month

Question 3

equipment used

Answer 3

output meter

Question 4

the setup

Answer 4

• ensure tube and table are level
• place output meter on table
• switch on the meter and reset
• centre tube to meter and open collimation to include them
• expose
• record kV, time and dose
• repeat expose and record to compare baseline values
• repeat steps using the set exposure for a chest examination and lumbar spine examination

Question 5

if recorded values exceed +-10%

Answer 5

of baseline values, contact RPA/ MPE