Open AccessSimplified method for standardization of roentgenographic image quality using penetration quality measurements
Author(s) -
Peng Lin,
LF Rogers
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.127.4.659
Subject(s) - standardization , medicine , image quality , medical physics , quality (philosophy) , radiology , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , computer science , philosophy , epistemology , operating system
A simplified method for standardization of roentgenographic image quality is described. The method employs the concept of penetration quality (PQ) originally established for calibration of x-ray tube potential (kVp). In order to verify that the PQ measurement is useful for standardization of roentgenographic image quality in a clinical situation, a cadaver was selected for patient simulation. It has been shown that PQ may be utilized for roentgenographic technique specification in place of kVp. The validity of this standardization was evaluated subjectively by radiologists.