What Student Need to Know about Image Quality And Quality Assurance in Radio Diagnosis

The production of radiographs involves several complex processes. Small variations in exposure geometry, beam quality or processing technique can have dramatic results on the final image. If one wishes to generate consistent and diagnostic radiographs, careful regulation of the imaging process must be rigorously maintained. In addition to its contribution to the production of high quality images, such a quality assurance program also plays a major role in keeping patient exposure to a practical minimum. Every new radiologic technology student is overwhelmed by the complexity of the equipment and the sophisticated techniques used by staff radiologic technologists. However, as a student, several steps can be taken to ensure quality, even in the early stage of your clinical education, such as making sure the cassettes are free of dirt and debris, checking for broken hinges and latches, making sure barcode labels are in good condition, and making sure imaging plates are erased before reuse. Quality assurance i