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Quality control (QC) of storage phosphor devices is important in assuring that the image information entered into an Image management and communication (IMAC) system is sufficient for diagnosis. QC of storage phosphor digital radiography systems is complex because of the self-corrective nature of the image-processing software used in these machines. Currently, one must produce hard copy to perform adequate QC. Inspection of images with reject analysis and inspection of cassettes and imaging plates has helped us in our QC program. For those QC tests using control limits, the appropriate settings for these limits are unknown. Starting approximations are given. Recommended tests are described.
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Freedman, M., Steller, D., Jafroudi, H. et al. Quality control of storage phosphor digital radiography systems. J Digit Imaging 8, 67–74 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168129
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