X-Ray System, Lightweight Medical (XRSLM)
Abstract
The X-Ray System, Lightweight Medical (XRSLM) is intended for use as a general purpose x-ray system. The original concept was developed on an earlier contract, DAMD17-86C-6039. The system is compact and stored in four containers until ready for assembly. The system is powered by rechargeable NiCd cells or from 110 vac power lines. Unlike a conventional 10 kWp system, which would require line power capacity of 10 kW, the XRSLM requires less than 0.2 kW input power. Conventional battery-powered mobile x-ray machines, batmobiles , weigh about 350 kg while this design weighs less than 90 kg. Unlike most conventional mobile systems, the XRSLM uses a grid for the reduction of the effects of scattered radiation, automatic exposure control and semi-automatic collimation to improve image quality and to reduce the exposure to both patient and operator. The XRSLM may be assembled, transported and positioned by one operator. It is designed for use with conventional radiolucent tables and litters or operated as a free-standing chest radiographic device. It may also be used with a chair for head and dental radiography. The mechanical configuration is similar to that of the Basic Radiological System (BRS) of the World Health Organization (WHO). X-Ray, Filmless Radiography, Digital Radiography, Radiography, RA 2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 10, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA258159
Entities
People
- Craig A. Heilman
- Frank C. Grenzow
- Melvin P. Siedband
- Robert C. Bruce
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics