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Quinnipiac University Diagnostic Imaging

RS 240L Lab #2
Name: Karen Finn
Objective: To familiarize the student with the Konica CR system, film processing and
darkroom. By the conclusion of the lab, the student will be able to set assigned
techniques, process a CR imaging plate, and adjust a digital image. The student will also
learn how to load and unload a cassette and process a film.
Equipment Used
The equipment that was used during this lab was the portable x-ray, a phantom elbow, a
14 by 17 Konica CR plate, a CR cassette used for capturing the image, and the dark
room, which included the processor with the feed tray.
Procedure:
The first step in this lab was to become familiar with the portable x-ray machine this was
accomplished by moving the unit around the room. Next, the x-ray portable unit was
placed over the table where the elbow phantom was placed. The 14 by 17 Konica CR
plate was placed under the elbow and the x-ray tube was placed over the plate. Then, the
SID was set to 40 and the elbow was collimated. The exposure factors were set to 55
kVp and the mAs was set to 6.3. the exposure switch was brought outside the door and
the exposure was taken. After the exposure was taken the film was processed in the dark
room with the lights off. The film was taken out of the cassette and placed on the feed
tray of the processor, which was feed through until it began to automatically advance.
After the film was processed it was taken out and looked at on light screen located in the
lab. After the film was looked at, a new cassette was loaded in the dark room by opening
the bin and taking the film out of the bag and placing it in the cassette with both sides
clicked in.
Results / Discussion / Questions
1. When using the portable x-ray kV and mAs are the 2 exposure factors that are
used.
2. Window level is used to adjust brightness and contrast.
3. The film changed when dipped into the developer because everything turns black
that is sensitive to light. The developing agent gives up electrons to convert the
silver halide grains to metallic silver. Grains that have been exposed to the
radiation develop more rapidly, but if enough time is given the developer will
convert all the silver ions into silver metal.
4. The film changed clear when dipped into the fixer because it turns emlusion clear
and stops the developer. Unexposed silver halide crystals are removed by the
fixing bath. The fixer dissolves only silver halide crystals, leaving the silver metal
behind.
5. You have to knock before going into the dark room because if the film is exposed
to light before it is processed then the image will be erased.

6. Before exiting the dark room you have to make sure the bin is closed and you hear
a beep before you leave or turn the lights on.

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