Analysis of X-Ray Film Quality in Primary Health Care Clinics in Riyadh


	Journal of Applied Sciences
	Year: 2009 \| Volume: 9 \| Issue: 16 \| Page No.: 2987-2991 DOI: 10.3923/jas.2009.2987.2991

Analysis of X-Ray Film Quality in Primary Health Care Clinics in Riyadh

Mohammad Omar Alsubael

Abstract: The relationship between image quality and processing conditions was assessed in a survey of 26 primary health care clinics in Riyadh City. Each clinic is equipped with a basic X-ray room and a darkroom that has a small table-top automatic processor. Rooms were evaluated for the quality of safe light, light leakage, storage of films and chemicals and processor temperature setting. A relationship was obtained between the quality of these parameters and the analysis of characteristic curves (H and D curves) of images produced at each facility. Base plus fog indexes in 50% of clinics were found to be above normal values. Contrast and speed indexes were above control in 46 and 19% of clinics, respectively. The results showed that the image quality is negatively affected when the above conditions are unsatisfactory, even though the X-ray machine, cassettes and films used are in good condition. In conclusion, image quality can be improved significantly by applying quality control principles related to darkroom conditions.

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How to cite this article:

Mohammad Omar Alsubael , 2009. Analysis of X-Ray Film Quality in Primary Health Care Clinics in Riyadh. Journal of Applied Sciences, 9: 2987-2991.

DOI: 10.3923/jas.2009.2987.2991

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jas.2009.2987.2991

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