Comparing 10 kVp and 15% Rules in Extremity Radiography.

CONCLUSION: Results demonstrated that both the 15% rule and the 10 kVp rule successfully maintained or slightly improved image quality according to the detector exposure indicators. The results also demonstrated lowered patient dose according to the entrance skin doses. Based on these results, the 10 kVp rule might be a reasonable substitute for the 15% rule. Further research should be conducted with more repetitions that include digital radiography equipment for a wider range of examinations. PMID: 32606229 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Radiologic Technology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiol Technol Source Type: research