First implementation of quality control procedures on selected X-ray machines in South of Benin

• Autorzy: Soglo Tino Romeo , Inkoom Stephen , Hasford Francis , Sosu Edem K. , Biaou Olivier

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DOI

10.2478/pjmpe-2024-0005

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Introduction: The use of X-ray equipment for medical diagnostic radiography procedures has increased due to advances and complexity of radiological procedures. Achieving good image quality while keeping exposure of workers, public and patient exposure to an acceptable level has become a prerequisite for the radiology department in order to comply with best international practices. The aim of this study was to undertake quality control measurement of seven (7) diagnostic radiography equipment in the south of Benin, the first of its kind. Material and methods: Multifunction detector (Piranha) and beam alignment test tool were used to perform quality control tests on seven (7) X-ray units. The method used as well as the interpretation of the results was based on the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Canadian Safety code 35 (S.C 35) recommendations. Results: The quality control results showed that all X-ray equipment investigated were within standard limits for accuracy of exposure time below 10 ms; reproducibility of kVp, exposure time and dose output; specific dose-kVp2 linearity; and specific dose-mAs linearity. Five (5) out of seven (7) diagnostic X-ray machines passed quality control tests such as X- ray beam alignment, exposure time above 10 ms and kVp accuracy. One (1) X-ray machine failed the quality control test of beam filtration at 70 kVp and above. Conclusions: The findings of this study have provided baseline data for other radiology departments to embark on similar QA/QC activities, and also explore options for optimization of patient dose. However, there is a need to extend the study to cover more diagnostic X-ray machines throughout the country. It is anticipated that this would ultimately assist in improving radiation protection and safety during medical diagnostic radiological procedures.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

quality control; diagnostic radiology; X-ray machine; Southern Benin

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Fizyki Medycznej ; De Gruyter
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 30, Iss.1
• Strony: 36--43
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Soglo Tino Romeo

• Ministry of Secondary Education and Professional Training, CEG ADJINTIMEY, Djakotomey, Bénin
• School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Legon, Accra, Ghana

autor

Inkoom Stephen

• School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Legon, Accra, Ghana
• Radiation Protection Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Accra, Ghana

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7118-5194

autor

Hasford Francis

• School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Legon, Accra, Ghana
• Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Accra, Ghana

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Sosu Edem K.

• School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Legon, Accra, Ghana
• Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Accra, Ghana

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Biaou Olivier

• National University Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga, Diagnostic Radiology Department, Cotonou, Benin

Bibliografia

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).