How do different settings (kVp, mA, and C-arm distance) affect fluoroscope image quality? Does the resolution...

How do different settings (kVp, mA, and C-arm distance) affect fluoroscope image quality? Does the resolution change, and if so, why? (Hint: Think of this in terms of photon interactions.)

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Fluoroscopy is an important diagnostic and interventional imaging tool which helps medical professionals to view real-time images of anatomy and function of all long bones with good imaging quality. There are many factors that affect the amount of radiation delivered, particularly during the course of long interventional procedure.

Normally, fluoroscopy consume less kVp (kilo-voltage peak) and mA (milli-ampere) but still still produce good image quality of all long bones.

The kvp range is between 45 to 55.

The mA range is between 1.2 to 1.7.

C-arm is a mobile unit of imaging used in fluoroscopy. It also consists of a settings where we can view, manipulate and transfer data. The quality of image may vary depending on the operator’s knowledge.

The fluoroscopy exposure rate for adult is around 30 mGy/min, where 10mGy/min is equal to 1 rad.

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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