Practical and comprehensive, this resource offers up-to-date coverage of computed radiography, digital radiography, and PACS. It explores the differences between conventional and digital imaging systems and how computed and digital radiography systems fit within the radiology department. State-of-the art information on image acquisition, exposure guidelines, and quality control help you obtain the best possible radiographs. Youll also learn about PACS workstations, archiving, film digitization, image printing, and more.
Part I: Introduction 1. Introduction to Digital Radiography and PACS Part II: Basic Principles of Digital Radiography 2. Digital Image Characteristics 3. Digital Radiographic Image Processing and Manipulation Part III: Digital Image Acquisition 4. Photostimulable Phosphor Image Capture 5. Flat Panel Array Image Acquisition 6. CCD/ CMOS Image Capture Part IV: PACS 7. Basic Computer Principles 8. Networking and Communication Basics 9. PACS Fundamentals 10. PACS Archiving and Peripherals Part V: Quality Control and Quality Management 11. Ensuring Quality in PACS 12. Quality Acceptance Testing within Digital Projection Imaging