Phantom Laboratory Catphan 503 - Introduction and Phantom Setup; Introduction to the Catphan 503 Manual

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Introduction
The Catphan® 503 phantom conguration has been selected by Elekta. This manual
is intended to supplement the Elekta Procedures and Manuals by offering additional
details regarding the use of the Catphan® phantom. The Phantom Laboratory and
physicist, David J. Goodenough, Ph.D., are continually developing and researching new
tests and modications for the Catphan® phantoms. The test objects that make up the
current Catphan® models embody more than a quarter century of scientic evaluation
and eld experience. This manual outlines the applications of each module contained in
the Catphan® 503 phantom.
We do not make specic recommendations on the content of your quality assurance
program, because each medical imaging facility has its own unique set of requirements.
A sample program is provided to give you ideas for possible program content. We suggest
a review of local governing regulations, manufacturers’ specications and the needs of
your radiologists and physicists before developing your CT quality assurance program.
If you would like a pdf version of this manual they can be downloaded from the
Catphan® page of our website. www.phantomlab.com
If you have any additional questions please contact The Phantom Laboratory at:
Phone: 800-525-1190 or 518-692-1190
Fax: 518-692-3329
email: sales@phantomlab.com
Additional product information is available at: www.phantomlab.com