Development of national technology: production of integrated devices for the quality control of images in radiodiagnostics equipment

• Grant number: 04/02612-4
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: November 01, 2004
• End date: October 31, 2008
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Biomedical Engineering - Medical Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Paulo Roberto Costa
• Grantee: Paulo Roberto Costa
• Company: Física Médica Serviços e Consultoria Técnica S/C Ltda
• City: São Paulo

Abstract

A decision by the Ministry of Health decrees that every establishment possessing radiodiagnostics equipment should carry out, periodically, tests that guarantee the quality of the images generated, as well as the minimum exposure to radiation for their users (patients and professionals). The aim of this project is to prove the viability of the development of integrated simulator objects for quality control trials in diagnostic radiology (phantoms) and procedures which will make these trials faster and cheaper.With these project aims achieved and national technology generated, the costs of the main requisites for geometric trials should significantly decrease, allowing for increased offer of the quality control service in radiodiagnostics and compliance with the legislation mentioned above. Furthermore, the procedural routine will be optimized, streamlining the application of the tests for the verification of the geometric parameters of the X-ray equipment. In addition, the implementation of new procedures for quality control will permit savings on film, on hours with machine and manpower on hold, with great impact on the reduction of costs in the radiology sector. (AU)