Fluke Biomedical is a market leading manufacturer of quality biomedical test and simulation products.
Fluke Biomedical has launched the Wireless CR Radchex which is a factory, radiation-calibrated, and NIST traceable light meter than can be used to calibrate (balance) CR plate readers (also radiation-calibrated light meters) in the field. This product is marketed through UK distributors Imaging Equipment Ltd.
The CR plate reader in the field will be calibrated and traceable to the Fluke Biomedical factory radiation-calibrated and traceable x-ray produced light exposure. The Wireless CR Radchex has the same x-ray energy response as a CR system (x-ray-to-light convesion efficiency is the same for various beam conditions). This enables it to be used as an accurate and precise replacement for the plate reader's light measurement value, (exposure index value).
The Wireless CR Radchex can save valuable time when calibrating or accessing CR readers and AEC used with multiple x-ray systems. These systems may have different filtration and beam characteristics even when located in the same department or imaging centre.
Balancing system performance and dose is an important QA requirement best satisfied with the Wireless CR Radchex.
Applications:
The Wireless CR Radchex is ideal for use by service engineers to initially calibrate and troubleshoot the CR plate reader, AEC, and density selector settings.
Physicists use CR Radchex to assess the performance of CR-AEC for compliance to clinical system speed objectives and patient dose.
Radiology managers can use CR Radchex to assist in the establishment of technique charts and training to determine ALARA techniques for various exam types.
QA personnel can use CR Radchex to periodically document the performance of the CR system and to compare CR to film/screen systems regarding desired ALARA objectives.
The Wireless CR Radchex is designed to work with all major brands of CR equipment.
Posted on 28 Jan 2008
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