5. Measurements with the Piranha System
Mammography
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1. From the dose real-time display tap the Appl button.
2. Select HVL.
3. The HVL application appears.
4. Perform exposures and add filter according
to the information in the HVL application.
5. When the dose value has been reduced to
less than half the HVL is calculated and the
graph can be selected.
5.5.6 Quick-HVL
Quick-HVL
The Piranha is able to measure HVL for mammography in one shot. Quick-HVL is
available for measurements with or without compression paddle. If the parameter "All
w. HVL" is chosen, the QABrowser will display quick-HVL values for every
measurement.
5.5.7 Mammo Compensations and Corrections
Here various corrections and compensations are described, that are of special
importance for mammography.