RADIODIAGNOSTICS EQUIPMENT 1 (RX, TC, MOC)

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2018/2019
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2018/2019
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
2
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
24
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (24 hours)
Requirements: 

APPARECCHIATURE DI RADIODIAGNOSTICA 1
Knowledge of basic Physics

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

APPARECCHIATURE DI RADIODIAGNOSTICA 1
Give basic information about the technology of diagnostic imaging.
Give general principles of technical and pratical evaluation of quality in general diagnostic imaging.

APPARECCHIATURE DI RADIODIAGNOSTICA 1
Radiological Imaging
Type of energy used in diagnostic imaging
The formation of the radiological image
X-rays detectors
Dosimetric detectors
Gas detectors
Ionization chambers
Proportional counters
Geiger detectors
Scintillators
TLD
Fluorescent detectors
Solid state detectors
Imaging detectors
Screen-film coupling
Image Intensifiers
Plates for Computed radiography
Direct radiography
Crystals
Image quality parameters
Characteristic curve
Contrast
Spatial Resolution
Dynamic range
Noise
Sensitivity
Analogic and digital images
Conventional radiography
Short history
Radiographic film
Classification of film
Screens
Grids
Chemical treatment of fils
Optimization of images
Dark room
Reading a film
Quality control
Maintenance
Breast Imaging
Angiography
Orthopantomography
CR and DR
Fluoroscopy devices
Contrast media

APPARECCHIATURE DI RADIODIAGNOSTICA 1
Review of radiologic physics (William & Wilkins ed.)
Introduzione alle bioimmagini (Acta Medica ed.)
Bioimmagini (Pàtron Editore)
L’immagine radiologica (Mc Graw Hill ed.)

Professors

NOVARIO RAFFAELE