ACR–AAPM TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL PHYSICS PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF FLUOROSCOPIC EQUIPMENT

PREAMBLE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PHYSICIST

III. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE MONITORED

IV. RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Writing Committee – members represent their societies in the initial and final revision of this practice parameter

Comments Reconciliation Committee

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