Development of quality control program using a Web application of diagnostic X-ray equipment

Abstract

The quality control of medical x-ray equipment has become increasingly important in order to ensure the safety of patients as well as the quality of medical imaging. Hitherto， the quality control of x-ray equipment has been commonly conducted via spreadsheet programs used to manage data on the tube voltage, tube current, exposure times and air kerma, etc. We have developed a quality control program for x-ray equipment which run in conjunction with a web-based application, and have also constructed a relational database. Through this QC program, acceptance testing, constancy testing, and routine checks as various kinds can all be seen together, allowing evaluation and analysis between different facilities. Furthermore, quality control is optimized through simplification of the data aggregation process and shortening of analysis time. We believe this program will be of great use in the quality control of medical x-ray equipment.