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Notebook # 13
Quantity
Factors affecting X-ray
emission
Unit
Miliamperage-second
(mAs)
mA x s = mAs
Roentgens
(R)
Definition/ Uses
Kilovoltage
Distance
I(1)/I(2)=D(2)^2/D(1)^2
Filtration
(kVp)
(D)
mAs(1)/mAs(2)=D(1)^2/D(2)^2
-adjust mAs to compensate for changes in
distance
-as the distance increases, intensity decreases,
which will cause a decrease in IR exposure
-In the emission spectrum, added filtration
affects the amplitude by lowering the curve
and affects position which shifts to the right so
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-hardening of the beam occurs because it removes low-energy or
(soft photons)
*reason for filtration is to eliminate photons that would cause
increased radiation dose to patient but not enhance the image*
Quality
kVp
Filtration