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X-ray field collimation in diagnostic radiology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3809423     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A comprehensive study of radiographic practice within radiodiagnostic departments throughout Wales is currently being carried out under the auspices of the College of Radiographers and the Royal College of Radiologists. This paper reports on collimation practices observed in more than 2000 individual patient radiographs involving seven types of examination. Film dimensions are compared to those of the X-ray field and the unnecessary irradiation of radiosensitive organs consequent upon inappropriate collimation is considered. The suitability of film sizes frequently chosen for particular projections is also examined.
Authors:
K D Rogers; I P Matthews
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiography     Volume:  52     ISSN:  0033-8281     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiography     Publication Date:    1986 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-03-11     Completed Date:  1987-03-11     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401252     Medline TA:  Radiography     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  161-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Humans
Male
Radiation Monitoring
Radiation Protection
Radiography / adverse effects,  methods*
Radiography, Abdominal
Radiography, Thoracic / adverse effects
Radiology Department, Hospital
Spine / radiography
Wales
X-Ray Film

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