When an x-ray tube is operated at 100 kVp, only a few electrons will acquire kinetic energy of 100 keV because the applied voltage usually pulsates between lower values and the maximum (peak) selected. The mean energy of an x-ray beam is approximately one third of its peak energy. For ...
compare the girths of a neonate (9 cm) and a child (18 cm). One might assume that the radiographic technique for the child should be doubled because the child is twice as thick as the neonate; but this is not the case. The difference...
X-Ray Marking Tape System Follow these six easy steps to provide clear, permanent, and complete patient/provider information on your x-rays. 1—Cut the tape to the desired length or use the handy precut 3" strips. 4—Affix the tape to the holder ...
Table 4. Sample technique chart for body CT Approximate age (years)Lateral patient width (cm) at the level of liverRelative mAs Newborn Up to 14 0.16 1 14.1–18 0.22 5 18.1–22 0.29 10 22.1–26 0.38 15 26.1–30 0.50 Adult 30.1–35 0.71 Adult 35.1–40 1.00 Adult 40.1–45 1.42 Adult...
An X-ray system tester for measuring a set of electrical signals comprising anode voltage, cathode voltage, anode current, filament current and line voltage produced by an X-ray system during the oper