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Optical Density
Degree of image blackening
Contrast
The difference in density of any two areas on a radiograph
Recorded Detail
The ability to visualize small structures
Distortion
misrepresentation of the size or shape of any anatomical structure
What three things control radiographic density
time (seconds)
Milliamperage (mA)
combination of milliamperage and time (mAs)
What exposure factor controls radiographic contrast
Kilovolt Peak (kVp)
two details taht control magnification
OID
SID
what is the easiest and most convenient method to prevent the spread of microorganisms
washing hands
compensating filter
attenuating device used to compensate for varations in tissue densities
simplest and most common filter shape is
wedge
two materials used to make filters
leaded plastic
aluminum
disadvantage of aluminum filters
blocks field light
composition of Boomerang
silicon rubber compound
disadvantage of plastic leaded filter
heavy
ferlic swimmer's filter may improve
lateral projections of the cervicothoracic spine
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ID
27738
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general rad tech info
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filters and more
Updated
2010-07-23T05:26:58Z
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