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    • To evaluate the relationship between analog grid conversion factors and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate receptor systems.
    • To assess the impact of various grid ratios on exposure indicators with PSP technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted three experiments using computed radiography with a PSP receptor.
    • Utilized a range of grid ratios (6:1, 8:1, 12:1).
    • Assessed the effect of analog grid conversion factors on exposure indicators at constant peak kilovoltage (kVp).

    Main Results:

    • Using established analog grid conversion factors with a PSP receptor resulted in overexposure.
    • Exposure indicators were outside acceptable diagnostic limits when analog factors were applied.
    • This indicates a discrepancy between analog grid factors and digital receptor performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiologic technologist literature must contextualize antiscatter grid use with specific receptor types and digital systems.
    • Technologists need to understand these differences to optimize grid use and minimize patient radiation dose.
    • Radiology departments should develop calibrated grid conversions tailored to their digital systems and image quality preferences.