Keywords:
Performed at one institution, Experimental, Not applicable, Tissue characterisation, Developmental disease, Biological effects, Laboratory tests, Equipment, Computer Applications-3D, Digital radiography, CT, Conventional radiography, Soft tissues / Skin, Radiographers, Anatomy, Patient Care
Authors:
N. M. T. Alresheedi1, S. Al-Murshedi2, A. K. Tootell1, J.-A. webb1, L. A. Walton1, P. Hogg1; 1Salford/UK, 2Karbala/IQ
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2020/C-05216
Conclusion
A novel method, using a phantom instead of humans , to test X-ray mattresses for interface pressure was developed and validated. It was designed to enable X-ray table mattresses to be compared in a reliable, valid and reproducible fashion, when compared to using human volunteers. Data arising from the method could have value in the testing of X-ray mattresses that are in routine use, for mattress development to assess different designs and as baseline / performance data provided by manufacturers at the point of sale. Such data could be provided by manufacturers to help inform procurement decisions for matching mattress characteristics to imaging demands and underlying patient populations. Further development of the phantom may be needed to confer more human like attributes, e.g. deformability. If anthropomorphic phantoms are adopted for assessing mattress interface pressure, then the role of human subjects in mattress analysis may need further consideration. Future work will involve using our method to assess X-ray table mattresses in a range of hospitals.