Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The genetic legacy of African Americans from Catoctin Furnace.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2023
Same author

Leading for a Healthy Culture.

Radiologic technology·2018
Same author

Comparing the Effectiveness of Alerts and Dynamically Annotated Visualizations (DAVs) in Improving Clinical Decision Making.

Human factors·2015
Same author

Authors' reply.

Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR·2015
Same author

Determining the rate of change in exposure to ionizing radiation from CT Scans: a database analysis from one hospital.

Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR·2014
Same author

Literature reviews and systematic reviews: what is the difference?

Radiologic technology·2013

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Monitoring Protein-RNA Interaction Dynamics In Vivo at High Temporal Resolution Using χCRAC
09:15

Monitoring Protein-RNA Interaction Dynamics In Vivo at High Temporal Resolution Using χCRAC

Published on: May 9, 2020

Exposure indicator degradation from CR plate processing delays.

Nina Kowalczyk1, Elizabeth Comer

  • 1Radiologic Sciences and Therapy Division, School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Radiologic Technology
|May 22, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Exposure indicator (EI) degradation in computed radiography (CR) imaging occurs rapidly within the first hour after exposure. Significant degradation continues over 24 hours, impacting image quality.

More Related Videos

High Throughput SiRNA Screening for Chloropicrin and Hydrogen Fluoride-Induced Cornea Epithelial Cell Injury
14:20

High Throughput SiRNA Screening for Chloropicrin and Hydrogen Fluoride-Induced Cornea Epithelial Cell Injury

Published on: June 16, 2018

High Throughput Screening Assessment of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation using Dihydroethidium (DHE) Fluorescence Dye
05:16

High Throughput Screening Assessment of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation using Dihydroethidium (DHE) Fluorescence Dye

Published on: January 19, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Monitoring Protein-RNA Interaction Dynamics In Vivo at High Temporal Resolution Using χCRAC
09:15

Monitoring Protein-RNA Interaction Dynamics In Vivo at High Temporal Resolution Using χCRAC

Published on: May 9, 2020

High Throughput SiRNA Screening for Chloropicrin and Hydrogen Fluoride-Induced Cornea Epithelial Cell Injury
14:20

High Throughput SiRNA Screening for Chloropicrin and Hydrogen Fluoride-Induced Cornea Epithelial Cell Injury

Published on: June 16, 2018

High Throughput Screening Assessment of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation using Dihydroethidium (DHE) Fluorescence Dye
05:16

High Throughput Screening Assessment of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation using Dihydroethidium (DHE) Fluorescence Dye

Published on: January 19, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging Physics
  • Radiologic Technology

Background:

  • Computed radiography (CR) systems utilize imaging plates (IPs) to capture radiographic images.
  • The exposure indicator (EI) is a crucial parameter reflecting the radiation dose received by the IP.
  • Understanding EI stability over time is vital for maintaining diagnostic image quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the degradation of the exposure indicator (EI) in CR imaging.
  • To assess the impact of processing delay on EI values.
  • To determine the rate of EI degradation over a 24-hour period.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-six CR images were acquired using a consistent technique on a hand phantom, stepwedge, and resolution test tool.
  • All imaging plates (IPs) were exposed and processed initially to establish baseline EI values.
  • Exposed IPs were stored at room temperature in a radiation-free environment for varying durations before processing.

Main Results:

  • The exposure indicator (EI) demonstrated an 8% degradation within the first hour of processing delay.
  • After 24 hours, the EI degradation reached 16%.
  • The rate of EI degradation was highest in the initial hour and slowed considerably thereafter.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of the total 24-hour EI degradation occurs within the first hour post-exposure.
  • This rapid initial degradation highlights the importance of timely processing for maintaining diagnostic accuracy in CR imaging.
  • Findings support existing literature on EI stability and processing time considerations.