Installation and Use of Grids

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Installation and Use of Grids

The primary function of an X-ray grid is to filter out scatter radiation and improve image quality. So, how do you position the grid to use this function correctly? Let’s break it down step by step.https://www.newheek.com/info_3385.html

1. Why Standardized Grid Use Matters

2. Identify the Two Sides of the Grid

• The front (focusing side) faces the X-ray tube focus. This is the side with the converging lead lines.
• The opposite side is called the back-focusing side.

3. Position the Grid for Optimal Alignment

1. Align the beam with the lead strips

   The X-ray beam can tilt at a small angle, but it must not deviate from the direction of the grid lines. Aligning the beam with the lead strips lets most primary radiation pass through the grid, which guarantees clear images.

2. Place the grid between the patient and the X-ray source

   Position the focusing side toward the X-ray tube. This keeps the primary radiation aligned with the lead strips, so as much of it as possible passes through the grid.

4. How to Tell the Top, Bottom, Front, and Back

• The side with the label is the front. The other side is the back.
• The part of the label that faces up when you place the grid is the top. The part facing down is the bottom.

Author：X Ray Grids Maker