Assessment of kVp accuracy for X-ray department in Khartoum State Hospitals

Abstract

This study was aimed to assessment of kVp accuracy for x-ray departments in Khartoum state. A total of 15 x-ray units in radiology departments in Khartoum state were tested by KV meter tool. In this study the final results were analyzed by Microsoft Office Excel Program, the results showed that the percentage of acceptable for x-ray machines (80%) greater than unacceptable for x-ray machines (20%). The final assessment of KVp accuracy acceptable for x-ray departments is most in Khartoum state. It is clear that implementation of QC program concerning kV accuracy is very important to the production of image quality