Review on the use of low energy X-ray equipment in diagnostic radiology, case study: X-ray with detector system using FDR nano technology

Abstract

Currently, the use of low energy X-ray equipment in diagnostic radiology is still limited and has caused much controversy. The problem is caused by X-ray with low energy generally produces poor quality diagnostic images. So that there is often repeated exposure and difficulty in analyzing the image properly. A review has been conducted on the new development of mobile X-ray equipment detector by using FDR Nanotechnology to increase X-ray detectors’ sensitivity in generating diagnostic images with low energy. FDR Nano X-ray equipment technology uses EDR (Enhancement Data Recognizer), Dynamic Visualization II, Virtual Grid, Noise Reduction Circuit, and ISS (Irradiated Side Sampling), can result in adequate medical images even though the radiation exposure is low. The FDR Nano X-ray equipment also has a feature that automatically adjusts the exposure conditions with thickness variations to obtain an optimal image. The test has been carried out on thick objects (obese patients) and motion objects (heart and breathing rate motion of infant), and it produces better images than using conventional mobile X-ray equipment. Therefore, FDR Nano X-ray equipment technology can increase the optimization of protection radiation and safety. This review recommends that the use of low energy X-rays equipment can be used to provide adequate diagnostic images and meets the radiation protection and safety requirements.