5. Measurements with the Barracuda System
Fluoroscopy and Pulsed Fluoroscopy
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5.5.3 HVL, Total Filtration, and Quick-HVL
HVL can be measured in a similar way as described for the radiography
measurements but the dose rate value is used instead.
1. Select Dose rate.
2. Tap Appl and select HVL.
3. Use the Hold button to store a reading
and move to next line when the displayed
value is stable.
Total Filtration and Quick-HVL
The total filtration is measured continuously when the MPD is used under fluoroscopy.
The following pictures illustrates this excellent feature of the Barracuda and the MPD:
The fluoro is started and the total filtration is estimated and automatically displayed
during two seconds.