One of the most basic steps in achieving reliable results in medical imaging systems is to regularly maintain the devices. Especially in systems that perform sensitive measurements such as mammography devices, daily maintenance procedures should not be interrupted. This maintenance both increases the performance of the device and increases the quality of service provided to patients.
Daily maintenance of mammography devices generally focuses on areas that directly affect imaging quality. The cleaning of detector surfaces, control of compression plates and the accuracy of the x-ray emission mechanism are the most important of these areas. These procedures, which should be performed every morning, maintain the consistency of all images to be taken throughout the day.
The first step of daily maintenance is the general external surface cleaning of the device. Dust or particles can affect image quality. Then, possible contamination that may occur in the x-ray tube and detector area should be carefully removed. In this way, the risk of deterioration in mammography images is reduced. It is very important that the materials used during this process comply with the standards recommended by the device manufacturer.
As in all imaging systems that work with x-ray, radiation dosage is of great importance in mammography devices. A simple calibration test to be performed every day reveals whether the dosage is correct. In these tests, it can also be determined in advance whether there is a need for x-ray spare parts. Thus, possible malfunctions are prevented.
Another element that needs to be reviewed in daily maintenance is software updates. Image processing software, especially when integrated with devices such as computerized tomography or tomography, must be in harmony in order to provide proper results. This maintenance step is of critical importance, especially in mammography systems that work in parallel with the MRI device in hybrid imaging systems.
As Anod, we apply the daily maintenance procedures of your mammography devices according to the determined protocols and ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of the entire system. Our expert team is behind the devices that are used safely every day, both with user training and technical service support.
In order to extend the life of the device and to keep the diagnostic quality high, daily maintenance procedures should be applied without skipping. Anod serves you with both knowledge and experience in this regard.