The transportation of critically ill patients for diagnostic exams requires extreme caution, as it may compromise their clinical stability. To minimize these risks, strict protocols must be followed to ensure patient safety. This study evaluated image quality (IQ) in bedside ches...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i71107
Luísa Vargas Cassol, Nataly Nogueira Favarin, Felipe de Bail, Edmeia Lopes Ramai Buss, Laura Pizarro Trojahn Nogueira, Jéssica Fetzer da Costa Rosa & Thiago Victorino Claus·Physical Science International Journal·2024
Aims: This experimental study investigated the effect of using an anti-scatter grid in computerized knee radiography (CR) on image quality (IQ) and patient surface radiation dose (Equivalent Surface Air Kerma – Ka,e), measured with an ionization chamber. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i4834
Aims: The aim of this experimental study was to quantify the entrance surface air kerma (Ka,e) of X-ray beams in radiographic examinations, and the obtained values were compared with national and international Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs). Place and Duration of Study: Sampl...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i6859
Luísa Vargas Cassol, Felipe de Bail, Thays Bandeira Rodrigues, Maurício Alves Müller, Rafael Rimoli Santos, Nataly Nogueira Favarin, Laura Pizarro Trojahn Nogueira & Thiago Victorino Claus·Physical Science International Journal·2024
Aims: The objective of this study is to optimize the positioning of the companion during pediatric chest radiographic exams by analyzing the scattered radiation dose measured with an ionization chamber. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental study was conducted between Feb...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i5844