Congress:
ECR25
Poster Number:
ESI-24688
Type:
EuroSafe Imaging Poster
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2025/ESI-24688
Authorblock:
T. R. Visanuyanont1, E. Hillberg2, T. Moberg2; 1Jonkoping/SE, 2Uppsala/SE
Disclosures:
Tanny Ruangmathuros Visanuyanont:
Nothing to disclose
Emanuel Hillberg:
Nothing to disclose
Tomas Moberg:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Breast, Mammography, Radiation safety, Quality assurance
The improved automated Dosestat QC has significantly enhanced mammography safety and efficiency:
- Increased patient safety through early detection of equipment issues
- Enabled timely preventive actions and maintenance
- Boosted staff confidence in equipment readiness
- Provided immediate alerts for QC failures via email to medical physicists
- Facilitated quick decision-making on equipment usability
Beyond daily QC, Dosestat QC has proven valuable as a supplement for:
- Periodic control
- Quick control after preventive maintenance, upgrades, and replacement of X-ray parts
- Trend analysis during annual control
This implementation demonstrates the significant impact of advanced QC methods on mammography safety, efficiency, and long-term equipment management.
By providing detailed, real-time insights into equipment performance, the improved Dosestat QC system ensures that mammography screening can be conducted with the highest standards of safety and accuracy, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.