ADVANCEMENT IN DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY: ENHANCING IMAGE QUALITY AND RADIATION DOSE OPTIMIZATION.

JPUMHS;2024:14:01,126-130. http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2024/14.01.506

Abstract

BACKGROUND: With improved exposure optimization and higher image quality, digital radiography
technology has revolutionized medical imaging in recent years. The primary goal of this study is to
determine how digital radiography has advanced through the optimization of radiation dose and image
quality. METHODOLOGY: From June 2023 to December 2023, the Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute
of Cardiology in Multan was the site of this prospective observational study. Data were collected from
100 patients. Patients undergoing X-ray, CT scan, fluoroscope and any other radiation and imaging
technique were included in the study. Those who do not want to participate were excluded from the
study. Demographic data, imaging techniques, medical history and all related information were included
in a designed questionnaire. RESULTS: Information was gathered from 100 patients in the hospital's
outpatient department. For high-resolution images, digital radiography achieved 90%, which is much
greater than the 40% obtained with traditional radiography. In a similar vein, digital radiography fared
better than conventional techniques, achieving an improved contrast of 80% as opposed to traditional
radiography's 30%. The average radiation dose in digital radiography was significantly lower than in
traditional radiography, at just 0.1 mGy as opposed to 0.2 mGy, or a 50% reduction. Furthermore, digital
radiography reached 95% compliance with the ALARA principle, indicating that it can reduce patient
radiation exposure while preserving diagnostic image quality. CONCLUSION: Compared to
conventional radiography techniques, digital radiography advances provide significant advantages for
improving image quality and minimizing radiation exposure.