Fact or fiction : an analysis of the 10 kVp ‘rule’ in computed radiography

Allen, E, Hogg, P ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6506-0827, Ma, KM and Szczepura, K ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2566-3308 2013, 'Fact or fiction : an analysis of the 10 kVp ‘rule’ in computed radiography' , Radiography, 19 (3) , pp. 223-227.

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Abstract

Purpose: To determine whether increasing the tube voltage by 10 kVp whilst reducing the tube current by 50% (10 kVp ‘rule’) produces similar perceptual image quality.
Method: 391 matched pairs of anthropomorphic chest phantom X-ray images were produced on a computed radiography (CR) system. Five experienced clinicians graded the images using a 2 alternative forced choice comparison method. Based on acquisition parameters and dose area product (DAP) readings, effective dose (E) was calculated for all images using dose calculation software.
Results: Perceptual image quality scores prior to and following application of the 10 kVp ‘rule’ were found have no statistical difference (p > 0.1), indicating that the increase in kVp and reduction in mAs had limited impact on the perceptual image quality. In all cases E reduced, with an average 36% (s.d 7%) after the ‘rule’ had been applied (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Results demonstrate that application of the 10 kVp ‘rule’ significantly reduces E, with no significant reduction in perceptual image quality. Further research should be conducted for a range of examinations using CR and digital radiography (DR) systems.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Health Sciences Research
Journal or Publication Title:	Radiography
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	1078-8174
Related URLs:	Publication
Funders:	Non funded research
Depositing User:	P Hogg
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2013 06:23
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 15:06
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/29521

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