Dosimetric and other Quality Assurance related measurements in
contemporary Radiology are inevitable, in order to ensure image-optimization,
combined with Patient-safety enhancement. Therefore, we have set-up a program of
relevant parameter measurements in Diagnostic Radiology, concerning various types
of equipment, installed in Hospitals and other facilities, in the Attica district. In this
first phase of the project, the measurements have been focused on following
Radiology equipment, mostly after major service or repair. Simple X-ray Radiography
systems with Bucky, Fluoroscopy Systems, Analogue Mammography systems (MoRh
Anode and Mo-Rh-Al filters), Digital Mammography with solid-state detectors,
Dental X-ray equipment and CBCT. Extended High-voltage, Current, Energy spectra,
Primary and Scattered Radiation Exposure free-air, Absorbed-dose etc. measurements
have been carried out and documented, according to the Manufacturers’ and/or
Radiation Protection Guidelines and Protocols; a short report of the results of this ongoing
project is presented in this paper.