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4. Handling and care of imaging plates
4. Handling and care of imaging plates
The correct use, handling, cleaning and
storage of imaging plates guarantees
the best image quality and maximum
service life of the imaging plates.
4.1 General
• X-ray exposures DO NOT cause IPs to
age.
• The light-coloured side of the IP is the
side which “stores” the x-ray image. It is
the SENSITIVE side!
• Image information “stored” on an IP after
an exposure is sensitive to light.
4.2 Handling
• Handle IPs in the same way as you would
handle CDs or DVDs.
• Hold IPs by their edges using your fi nger
tips.
• Protect the sensitive side of the IP from:
- scratches, wear and mechanical damage
- stains, dirt, dust and fi ngerprints
NOTICE:
Stains / fi ngerprints on the sensitive side
can degrade the diagnostic value of the
image
Dust/wear on the sensitive side can ap-
pear as white/grey spots on the image!
• Unprotected IPs must not come in contact
with the patient, the patient’s saliva or
any other bod ily fl uids.
Always use hygiene bags and protective
covers with IPs when taking exposures to:
- eliminate cross contamination
- maintain image quality
- maximize IP service life.
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