Pediatric digital chest imaging

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Thoraric Imaging; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00005382-199001000-00006· OSTI ID:7191018

Tarver, R D; Cohen, M; Broderick, N J; Conces, Jr, D J ^[1]

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1. Indiana Univ. Medical Center, IN (USA)

The Philips Computed Radiography system performs well with pediatric portable chest radiographs, handling the throughout of a busy intensive care service 24 hours a day. Images are excellent and routinely provide a conventional (unenhanced) image and an edge-enhanced image. Radiation dose is decreased by the lowered frequency of repeat examinations and the ability of the plates to respond to a much lower dose and still provide an adequate image. The high quality and uniform density of serial PCR portable radiographs greatly enhances diagnostic content of the films. Decreased resolution has not been a problem clinically. Image manipulation and electronic transfer to remote viewing stations appear to be helpful and are currently being evaluated further. The PCR system provides a marked improvement in pediatric portable chest radiology.

• OSTI ID: 7191018
• Journal Information: Journal of Thoraric Imaging; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Thoraric Imaging; (USA) Vol. 5:1; ISSN JTIME; ISSN 0883-5993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AGE GROUPS
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
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BODY AREAS
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CHILDREN
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DOSES
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EQUIPMENT
IMAGE INTENSIFIERS
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PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
PROCESSING
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIATIONS
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