2. RADIOGRAPHIC CONDITION IN A DIGITAL SYSTEM

Abstract

This paper deals with the optimum radiographic condition in digital radiographic systems. Radiographic conditions for chest and bone radiography with the computed radiographic (CR) system were reviewed. The effect of incident exposure on the detectability of various abnormalities including nodule, pneumothorax, asbestosis, fine pulmonary line and other abnormalities were also discussed. Radiographic conditions for radiography with portable X-ray unit and CR system were investigated at several institutions. Chest and abdominal examinations with the CR system were performed under the same exposure conditions as those of screen-film systems. However, large fluctuations in the radiographic condition were found by some technologists.