Azurion User Quality Control Mode
More control over
radiation-related assessment
radiation-related assessment
Gain greater control over radiation-related assessment of image-guided therapy series, conveniently and consistently
Overcome challenges in radiation assessment with Azurion Image Guided Therapy Systems
The Philips Azurion User Quality Control Mode (UQCM) supports you in providing superior care by enabling you to work with a wide set of standard and easy-to-use tools. With this option, you can independently verify and audit the radiation-related factors of your Azurion Image Guided Therapy System. The Azurion UQCM is available as a supplemental Philips service.*
Features
3-factor technique (user control mode)
The following techniques are possible: Xper technique: large/small focus, Tube exposure: voltage (kV), Tube exposure: current (mA), X-ray pulse time (ms)
Image quality and dose performance-related tests
The following tests are available: Monitor performance, Detector dose input test, kV and mA stabilization test, Entrance dose rate limitation test, Verification of dose area product (DAP), air kerma, and KV display indication accuracy, Tube-related parameters: half value layer, X-ray beam output, focal spot size, System related parameters e.g., X-ray beam alignment, field as test, limiting resolution
Air kerma rate verification of clinical protocols
This includes verification of fluoroscopy dose-related settings, fluoroscopy flavor settings, Source image distance (SID) variation, Field of view variation (FOV), Documenting protocol settings for reporting
Cosmetics test (check image uniformity)
Users can have cosmetics tests set up as KV, beam quality, and it is possible to save the image in DICOM format for processing image and for presentation image.
Report status of measurements done in UQCM
Users can inspect details data ans store results in standard format (XPS and CSV).
Calibration input fields for radiation dose structured report (RDSR)
Verify and review exam protocols
Frequently asked questions
- How can UQCM help meet updated radiation standards?
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To address the increasing levels of medical radiation exposure and complexity of X-ray equipment, regulatory bodies and professional medical associations across the globe have introduced quality assurance standards and regulations, including the European 2013/59/ EURATOM directive and the NEMA XR 27-2012 standard. The Azurion UQCM option aids you in complying with these regulations. We’ve designed it with convenient online training for certification, and to be easy to access and easy to use to fit your daily work.
- How is the training for UQCM organized?
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UQCM users follow a short and simple online training to learn proper use of the UQCM option. They can complete it at their convenience. After being certified, UQCM users are authorized to start using the UQCM option.
Once trained, users receive a personalized key to easily access system and radiation-related settings and to run system tests. Only authorized users are allowed to access the UQCM option.
- How easy is it to use UQCM?
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Users can easily work in a secure and separate testing environment so they cannot
affect default system settings. They can quickly return to clinical mode, for example, in an emergency situation. A warning message is clearly displayed on the clinical user interface, when the system is in test mode.All activity is collected in a log file while testing. This allows users to check the status of the test at any time during long quality tests.
Documentation
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*Please check with your Philips representative for local availability.
