Refresher Course: Physics in Medical Imaging

RC 2213 - Time for change: the new EFOMP protocol for quality control (QC) of dynamic x-ray imaging systems

March 2, 08:00 - 09:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Annalisa Trianni, Trento / Italy
15 min
Philosophy behind the new protocol
Nicholas William Marshall, Leuven / Belgium
  1. To identify the types of radiological devices involved in the protocol.
  2. To summarise the main objectives of the protocol.
  3. To describe what is new in the protocol.
15 min
Protocol overview
Michael Sandborg, Linköping / Sweden
  1. To describe the main parameters evaluated by the protocol.
  2. To summarise the evaluation methods of the main parameters.
  3. To understand how previously used QC protocols for the same system type are integrated within the new protocol.
15 min
Evaluation of the image quality
Nicoletta Paruccini, Monza / Italy
  1. To appreciate the different methods available for evaluating image quality in dynamic imaging systems.
  2. To describe the pros and cons of at least two methods for image quality evaluation.
  3. To compare a method of image quality evaluation previously used with one adopted in the new protocol.
10 min
Panel discussion: How does quality control of dynamic imaging systems affect clinical routine?