Diagnostic X-Ray Phantoms

Phantoms conform to AAPM recommendations contained in Report No. 31, “Standardized Methods for Measuring Diagnostic X-Ray Exposure”
Patient-equivalent acrylic and aluminum phantoms provide the necessary attenuation between the source and AEC or ABC detectors
Helps you comply with JCAHO requirements for radiographic exposure measurements
These phantoms are recommended in AAPM Report No. 60, “Instrumentation Requirements of Diagnostic Radiological Physicists”

JCAHO requires that x-ray exposure measurements be determined for commonly used projections in all radiographic suites. In order to provide this information when using automatic exposure control (AEC) or automatic brightness control (ABC) systems, specially designed phantoms must be used. Attenuating material must be used between the source and AEC or ABC detectors. Since these detectors are energy dependent, measurement of skin entrance exposure requires the use of patient equivalent phantoms for meaningful results.

AAPM Report No. 31 recommends the use of four special phantoms for use in diagnostic x-rays. These acrylic and aluminum phantoms are patient equivalent, and are specifically designed to conform to the AAPM recommendations.

76-212 Abdomen/Lumbar Spine Phantom; consists of five sheets of 25 cm x 25 cm x 2.54 cm and one sheet of 25 cm x 25 cm x 5.08 cm clear acrylic to achieve a 17.78 cm thick phantom. In order to provide additional ttenuation in the spinal region, a 7 cm x 25 cm x 4.5 mm thick piece of high-purity alloy aluminum is included. Weighs 17 kg (37 lb)

76-215 Make-Your-Own-Phantom Modular Kit; Weights 15.3 kg (34 lb) Includes: Five sheets 25 cm x 25 cm x 2.54 cm thick acrylic One sheet 25 cm x 25 cm x 5.08 cm thick acrylic One sheet 25 cm x 25 cm x 1 mm thick aluminum One sheet 25 cm x 25 cm x 2 mm thick aluminum One sheet 7 cm x 25 cm x 4.5 mm thick aluminum Spacers for a 5.08 cm air gap