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Radiographic Analog Processing

Radiography > Radiography Theory
XRPR

Materials Included:

  • XRPR Text
  • XRPR Video
  • XRPR Anatomy
  • XRPR Quiz
This theory module provides a thorough introduction to radiographic film and film processing, handling and storage.

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This theory module provides a thorough introduction to radiographic film and film processing, handling and storage. It also covers special imaging methods such as tomography and magnification radiography. It offers students and practitioners the knowledge of how analog images are created on film, and how to process radiographic film accurately, in preparation for working with real X-ray equipment.

 

You’ll learn

  • how radiographic film is constructed and the different types of film
  • to identify the chemical components, interactions and processes required to create a radiograph
  • to identify the different systems within the automatic processor
  • the characteristics of intensifying screens and their care
  • how to handle and store radiographic film
  • what specific precautions are required to meet health and safety standards when processing radiographic film
  • the principles of tomography and magnification radiography
  • much more (see “content details” for more specific information)
Introduction
Step 1 - Radiographic film
Step 1.1 - Remnant radiation
Step 1.2 - Film construction
Step 1.2.1 - Base
Step 1.2.2 - Emulsion
Step 1.2.3 - Silver halide crystals
Step 1.3 - Latent image formation
Step 1.3.1 - Photon interaction with silver halide (Gurney-Mott theory)
Step 1.3.2 - Latent image
Step 1.4 - Types of film
Step 1.4.1 - Screen-film
Step 1.4.2 - Direct exposure film (non-screen film; special application film)
Step 1.4.3 - Mammography film
Step 1.4.4 - Laser film
Step 1.4.5 - Specialty film
Step 2 - Intensifying screens
Step 2.1 - Cassette
Step 2.2 - Screen construction
Step 2.3 - Luminescence
Step 2.4 - Screen characteristics
Step 2.4.1 - Screen speed
Step 2.4.2 - Image noise
Step 2.4.3 - Spatial resolution
Step 2.5 - Screen-film combinations
Step 2.6 - Screen care
Step 3 - Processing the latent image
Step 3.1 - Chemical processes
Step 3.2 - Silver (Ag<sup>+</sup>) recovery
Step 4 - Processing
Step 4.1 - Automatic processing
Step 4.1.1 - Transport system
Step 4.1.2 - Temperature control system
Step 4.1.3 - Circulation system
Step 4.1.4 - Replenishment system
Step 4.1.5 - Dryer system
Step 4.2 - Alternative processing methods
Step 4.2.1 - Rapid processing
Step 4.2.2 - Extended processing
Step 4.2.3 - Daylight processing
Step 4.2.4 - Dry processing
Step 5 - Handling and storage of film
Step 5.1 - Heat and humidity
Step 5.2 - Light
Step 5.3 - Radiation
Step 5.4 - Shelf life
Step 5.5 - Safelights
Step 6 - Health and safety
Step 6.1 - Glutaraldehyde exposure
Step 6.2 - Multiple chemical sensitivity
Step 6.3 - Safety regulations
Step 6.4 - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Step 6.5 - Safety resources
Step 7 - Special imaging methods
Step 7.1 - Tomography
Step 7.2 - Magnification radiography
  • Discuss the construction of radiographic film
  • List and define the characteristics of x-ray film
  • Understand and describe the chemical components/interaction and process required to convert a latent image to a ready-to-read radiograph
  • Explain the systems of the automatic processor
  • Describe the component layers, properties, and care of a radiographic intensifying screen
  • Describe image noise and image blur
  • Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act (see reference)

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