• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2010년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.762-763
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• 2010

의료에 사용되는 X선 장치는 안정적인 전원이 공급되는 곳에 설치되어 사용되어지는 고정형과 환자가 있는 장소로 이동하여 촬영이 가능한 이동형으로 구분된다. 이동형 X선 장치에 대표적으로 사용되는 모바일 X선 장치는 공간상의 제약을 벗어나 매우 유용하게 사용이 가능하다. 하지만 고전압의 발생이 어려워 X선의 출력이 낮은 주로 손과 발의 촬영에 주로 응용된다. 본 연구에서는 인체의 진단영역에 제한을 가지지 않는 대용량의 모바일 X선 장치를 설계, 제작하여 부하변동에 따른 기기의 동작 특성을 확인하였다.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.207-212
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• 2015

When performing Chest x-ray examination to pregnant woman, normally we shield back side of abdomen. In this situation, scattered rays made by equipment and surrounding structure can enter front side of abdomen. Therefore, in this study, we evaluate suitability of abdomen shield especially to pregnant woman. In case of One shielding material placed back of abdomen, the measured value is $0.676{\pm}0.19uSv/hr$. Two shielding material is $0.764{\pm}0.04uSv/hr$. Three is $0.685{\pm}0.16uSv/hr$. The exposure dose inferred in this study does not excess annual effective dose limit. But It is not mean absolute safety. So we have to minimize occurrence of stochastic effect of radiosensitivity by shielding front side of abdomen of pregnant woman in clinic.

• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2022

Currently, Korea is an aging society and is expected to become a super-aged society in about four years. X-ray devices are widely used for early diagnosis in hospitals, and many X-ray technologies are being developed. The development of X-ray device technology is important, but it is also important to increase the reliability of the device through accurate data management. Sensor nodes such as temperature, voltage, and current of the diagnosis device may malfunction or transmit inaccurate data due to various causes such as failure or power outage. Therefore, in this study, the temperature, tube voltage, and tube current data related to each sensor and detection circuit of the diagnostic X-ray imaging device were measured and analyzed. Based on QC data, device failure prediction and diagnosis algorithms were designed and performed. The fault diagnosis algorithm can configure a simulator capable of setting user parameter values, displaying sensor output graphs, and displaying signs of sensor abnormalities, and can check the detection results when each sensor is operating normally and when the sensor is abnormal. It is judged that efficient device management and diagnosis is possible because it monitors abnormal data values (temperature, voltage, current) in real time and automatically diagnoses failures by feeding back the abnormal values detected at each stage. Although this algorithm cannot predict all failures related to temperature, voltage, and current of diagnostic X-ray imaging devices, it can detect temperature rise, bouncing values, device physical limits, input/output values, and radiation-related anomalies. exposure. If a value exceeding the maximum variation value of each data occurs, it is judged that it will be possible to check and respond in preparation for device failure. If a device's sensor fails, unexpected accidents may occur, increasing costs and risks, and regular maintenance cannot cope with all errors or failures. Therefore, since real-time maintenance through continuous data monitoring is possible, reliability improvement, maintenance cost reduction, and efficient management of equipment are expected to be possible.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.895-908
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• 2018

의료방사선의 관리에서 가장 중요한 사항은 진료의 적정성을 확보하면서 방사선위해를 최소화하는 것이다. 국제원자력기구는 진단방사선 분야의 선량 감소 방법에 대한 지침서를 만들어 환자피폭선량을 측정하여 각 국가에 사용하도록 권고하고 있다. 또한 국내에서도 우리나라의 실정에 맞게 각 촬영마다 환자 피폭 선량값을 연구하여 진단참고준위를 제시하였다.환자가 질병 때문에 방사선 진료를 받는 것은 방사선 때문에 일어날 수 있는 위해보다 그것으로 얻어지는 이익이 크기 때문이다. 병실 이동검사와 같이 자신의 질병과 무관하게 방사선에 노출되는 환자 및 보호자들의 피폭을 줄이기 위해서는 환자, 방사선사, 의사 및 의료기관의 노력이 가장 중요하다.이에 본 연구에서는 개선방안의 일환으로 MG로 병실의 이동 검사에 대한 문제점을 제시하고 이 문제점을 근거로 하여 산란선으로 예상되는 공간선량률을 분석하였다. MG에 자체 개발한 방어벽을 설치하여 방어벽 설치 전후의 공간선량률을 측정하여 그 감소율을 분석하였다. 최종적으로 이 자료들을 종합하여 MG에 방어벽을 부착하여 방사선사의 병실이동에 대한 부담감의 최소화, 병실 이동검사로 인한 방사선사, 환자 및 보호자를 방사선 노출로부터 보호하고, 검사로 인한 주위 환자 및 보호자의 불편을 최소화하는데 의의가 있다. 이와 같은 개선안에 대해 보다 효율적인 시행을 위하여 MG에 대한 새로운 법 제도가 마련되면, 향후 예상되는 비용, 인력, 고객만족도 및 더욱 더 안정적인 피폭감소방안이 정착될 것이라 사료된다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.111-115
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• 2016

Background: The scattered photons cause reduction of the contrast of radiographic image and it results in the degradation of the quality of the image. In order to acquire better quality image, an anti-scattering x-ray gird should be equipped in radiography system. Materials and Methods: The X-ray anti-scattering grid of the inclined type based on the hybrid concept for that of parallel and focused type was tested by MCNP code. The MCNPX 2.7.0 was used for the simulation based test. The geometry for the test was based on the IEC 60627 which was an international standard for diagnostic X-ray imaging equipment-Characteristics of general purpose and mammographic anti-scatter grids. Results and Discussion: The performance of grids with four inclined shielding material types was compared with that of the parallel type. The grid with completely tapered type the best performance where there were little performance difference according to the degree of inclination. Conclusion: It was shown that the grid of inclined type had better performance than that of parallel one.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.936-942
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• 2018

The diagnostic multi-leaf collimator preventing unnecessary dose from entering into patients during the diagnostic examination was made in this study. The movement of the entire 50 leaves was embodied with the group of 25 ones thereof configured in a pair facing each other on the left and right of the median line. Dimensions of the length, width, and height of each shielding leaf were $5{\times}0.5{\times}0.5cm^3$ resulting in the maximum boost field of $10{\times}10cm^2$. The material of multi-leaf collimator had the excellence on the machinability with the use of the SKD-11 alloy tool steel having the high wear resistance against frequent movement, and it was devised to control both-side's shielding leaves by moving 2 motors unlike existing remedial multi-leaf collimator that use as many motors as the number of 50 shielding leaves. Thereafter, the transmission dose of leaves, cross-leaf leakage dose, and inter-leaf leakage dose were measured by the developed multi-leaf collimator attached to X-ray equipment. An ionization chamber was used to detect doses there from, and the comparative analysis was carried out by means of the radiographic film that was easy to detect the dose leakage in between each leaf. Results obtained from the test conducted in comparative analysis yielded approximately 98%, 96%, and 94% of shielding efficiency realized at each level of energy of 80kV, 100kV, and 120kV it was confirmed there was no dose leakage resulted from the varied level of irradiation energy. Thus the multi-leaf collimator to be developed based on this study is thought that it could fully reduce the unnecessary dose to patients in the diagnostic test and the shielding efficiency thereof is expected to be increasing if it is made in a miniaturized form with a way of increasing the thickness of each leaf later for an extended application to general diagnostic purposes.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.543-551
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• 2023

In this study, the aim was to assess the shielding performance of different 3D printing materials, specifically those produced using FDM, SLA, and CJP methods, with a focus on their application as shielding devices in clinical settings. Additionally, the weight of lead shielding materials can evoke reluctance in pediatric patients undergoing X-ray imaging. A total of 12 materials were printed using their respective 3D printers. These materials were then subjected to X-ray testing using diagnostic X-ray equipment and an exposure meter. The goal was to evaluate their shielding capabilities in comparison to 1 mm lead. The results of this evaluation revealed that VisiJet PXL-Pastel, produced using the CJP method, exhibited the highest shielding performance. Therefore, VisiJet PXL-Pastel by CJP method was selected for the creation of a shielding device designed for pediatric reproductive organs. Subsequent tests demonstrated that both the newly created shielding device and conventional lead shielding equipment achieved the same maximum shielding rate at 50 kVp. Specifically, the shielding rate for the 3D printed device was measured at 84.53%, while the conventional lead shielding equipment, categorized as Apron1 (85.74%), Apron2 (99.98%), and Apron3 (99.04%), demonstrated similar performance. In conclusion, the CJP-produced VisiJet PXL-Pastel material showcased excellent radiation shielding capabilities, allowing for anatomical observations of the target organs and their surrounding structures in X-ray images. Furthermore, its lower weight in comparison to traditional lead shielding materials makes it a clinically practical and useful choice, particularly for pediatric applications.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.833-838
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• 2011

진단용 X선 기기는 다양한 장치의 개발에 힘입어 보다 효과적이고 정밀한 진단이 가능하게 되었다. 정밀 진단이 가능하게 되면서 X선 기기는 임상의학에 있어 가장 기본적이고 핵심적인 진단 장치로 자리 잡고 있다. X선을 이용한 영상획득 분야에서는 영상의 획득 시간 단축과 전송이 용이하고, 조사선량의 감소가 가능한 DR(Digital Radiography)의 사용이 확대되고 있다. 하지만 DR은 1개의 디텍터를 이용하는 구조로 되어있어 기존의 X선 장치와는 달리 구조적인 변경이 필요하며 촬영위치에 따라 디텍터를 원하는 위치까지 움직여야하는 단점을 가진다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 BLDC 모터와 PID 제어방식을 사용해 DR에서 가장 움직임이 많은 디텍터의 상하, 좌우, 회전의 3축 위치자동 제어 시스템을 설계 제작하고 그 성능을 평가 하였다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2018

Purpose: In the age of X-ray computed tomography (CT) and digital volume tomography (DVT), with their outstanding post-processing capabilities, indications for planar radiography for the study of the dentition of ancient Egyptian mummies may easily be overlooked. In this article, the advantages and limitations of different approaches and projections are discussed for planar oral and maxillofacial radiography using portable digital X-ray equipment during archaeological excavations. Furthermore, recommendations are provided regarding projections and sample positioning in this context. Materials and Methods: A total of 55 specimens, including 19 skeletonized mandibles, 14 skeletonized skulls, 18 separate mummified heads, and 4 partially preserved mummies were imaged using portable digital X-ray equipment in the course of archaeological excavations led by the University of Basel in the Valley of the Kings between 2009 and 2012. Images were evaluated by 2 authors with regard to the visibility of diagnostically relevant dental structures using a 4-point grading system(Likert scale). Results: Overall, the visibility of diagnostically relevant dental structures was rated highest by both authors on X-ray images acquired using a dental detector. The tube-shift technique in the lateral projections of mandibular dentition achieved the second-best rating, and lateral projections achieved the third-best rating. Conclusion: Conventional planar digital X-ray imaging, due to its ubiquity, remains an excellent method-and often the only practicable one-for examining the skulls and teeth of ancient Egyptian mummies under field conditions. Radiographic images of excellent diagnostic quality can be obtained, if an appropriate methodology regarding the selected projections and sample placement is followed.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2013

IEC 규격은 유럽, 일본 등 해외 여러 나라에서 자국의 규격으로서 이용되고 있으며, 우리나라에서는 현재 산업표준인 KS 형태와 더불어 강제성을 갖는 식품의약품안전청 고시로서도 발행되고 있다. 전자의료기기에 관한 IEC 규격인 IEC 60601 시리즈의 공통규격(IEC 60601-1:2005)이 3판으로 개정됨에 따라, 보조규격과 개별규격 또한 그에 맞추어 제 개정이 필요하다. IEC 규격의 변화 동향을 파악하는 것은 국내 의료기기 제조 수입업체 및 시험검사기관에서 매우 중요하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는, 진단용X선기기와 관련한 3개 규격 IEC 60601-2-44(CT의 기본안전과 필수성능에 관한 규격), IEC 60601-2-45(유방촬영용X선장치의 기본안전과 필수성능에 관한 규격), IEC 60601-2-54(진단용 X선장치의 기본안전과 필수성능에 관한 개별규격)에 대하여 IEC 60601-1의 3판에 맞추어 제 개정된 최신판의 동향 및 특징을 살펴보고자 하였다. 또한 현행 식품의약품안전청 고시가 IEC 60601-1의 2판이 적용된 개별규격을 참고로 하고 있어, 현행 식품의약품안전청 고시와 대비하여 그 특징을 살펴보았다. IEC 60601-1의 3판이 적용된 진단용X선장치 외 2개의 IEC 개별규격의 특징은 다음과 같다. 1) 기계적 위해요인, 특히 움직이는 부분에 대한 내용이 강화되었다. 2) 환자 선량을 표시 및 기록하도록 명시하고 있다. 3) 잠재적인 위험요소에 대해 체계적으로 관리가 가능한 위험관리 프로세스를 도입하고 있다. 4) 과거 Film-Screen System과 더불어 DR system(digital radiography system)에 대해서도 적용하고 있다. 현재 IEC 60601-1의 3판이 적용된 개별규격이 식품의약품안전청 고시로 개정될 예정이므로, 국내 시험 검사기관 및 의료기기 제조 수입업체 등에 유용한 자료가 되기를 기대한다.