Mastering Digital Radiography

Most digital radiography (DR) seminars discuss how the equipment works and the physics behind it. This seminar is designed to give technologists practical knowledge to help them use their computed radiography and DR equipment. With more than 250 images and nine videos, the presentation will feel like a hands-on workshop. This seminar will confront the universal problems and concerns with digital radiography. You will learn why you should be using 15-20 kVp higher and one-third the mAs required for film-screen. Little training exists to provide an understanding of the use of a histogram, magnification modes, and the Dose Exposure Index (DEI) number. All will be discussed throughout the seminar. Using film-screen, radiographers once worried about a film being too dark or light, now they need to be concerned about acceptable quantum mottle and over-radiating patients. This will lead to a better understanding of how to utilize this new technology to improve the art of radiography and science.