DAYLIGHT PROCESSING

An automatic system that accepts radiographic film, inserts it into the processor,
and refills the cassette without the need fora darkroom.

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS (CONSULTATION ROOM)

Consultation room design should enable patients, people accompanying them
to appointments, and physicians to all see computer screens in use and to
potentially make modifications to that information.

R/F ROOM

A r/f room stands for radiography/fluoroscopy. It is the grandfather of human

imaging studies. The changes to this modality over time have been minimal and
brings value to imaging departments and centers.
fluoroscopy is the method
that provides real-time x-ray
imaging that is especially
useful for guiding a variety
of diagnostic and
interventional procedures.
The ability of fluoroscopy to
display motion is provided
by a continuous series of
images produced at a
maximum rate of 25-30
complete images per
second. This is similar to the
way conventional television
or video transmits images.

Besides acquiring static

images on the x-ray
(radiographic) side, the x-
ray beam that is passed
through the body is used
with a video screen. The most common studies performed using fluoroscopy
involves using x-rays to take "live" images of the body. It is typically used to
examine the parts of gastrointestinal tract such as the esophagus, stomach,
small intestine and colon, catheter insertion and manipulation (to direct the
movement of a catheter through blood vessels, bile ducts or the urinary system).
It is also used for placement of devices within the body, such as stents (to open
narrowed or blocked blood vessels), angiograms (to visualize blood vessels and
organs) and orthopedic surgery (to guide joint replacements and treatment of
fractures).

Classic fluoroscopy rooms include:

 Image detection including image intensifier and tv camera

 Bucky unit and table
 Image display including lcd monitor and monitor support
 Work spot including application and examination database
 Ceiling suspension with x-ray tube assembly, control grip and collimator
 Generator
 x-ray tube
 Digital imaging including image processing and storage
Lead lining for r/f room

Each state has different laws when it comes to lead lining your r/f room. Some
times the types of procedures you will be performing will determine if you need
a lining. If you angle the image intensifier emitting the beams on a wall instead
of downward you may need a lead lining. Below are links for most states. Not all
the states require shielding and some states do not provide specific information
about shielding on their website.