The stylohyoid syndromes are a constellation of head and neck pain syndromes that are associated ... more The stylohyoid syndromes are a constellation of head and neck pain syndromes that are associated with an elongated styloid process or ossified stylohyoid chain. The reported prevalence of the syndrome varies widely between 1.4% and 30%. The clinical features are subtle and patients are frequently misdiagnosed. The clinician may be guided to the correct diagnosis by history and physical examination, but the condition is confirmed on radiographic investigations. We review the radiologic features associated with the stylohyoid syndromes.
Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid ... more Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid to create a consistent platform that can be employed as a standard for baseline radiation measurements and evaluation. Methodology: A quad control kit was employed to conduct the reproducibility and accuracy test on 6 general radiography machines. 6 consecutive exposures were made for each of the following technical factors; 52 kVp at 6.30 mAs (mili-amperes per second) and 96 kVp at 25 mAs. Results: The mean kVp value returned at facility 1, using high kVp technique was 96.4, facility 2 returned a mean value of 97.2 while facility 3 generated a mean of 97.1 kVp. This disparity was also identified among the other centres; facility 4 had a mean kVp reading of 96.7, facility 5 averaged 97.2 and facility 6, 95.2. Conclusion: There is a need for national baseline standards to be coined outlining the frequency with which quality control checks are to be conducted coupled with suitable tolerance limits. It is also important that radiation workers be abreast of the tenets of the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act.
Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid ... more Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid to create a consistent platform that can be employed as a standard for baseline radiation measurements and evaluation. Methodology: A quad control kit was employed to conduct the reproducibility and accuracy test on 6 general radiography machines. 6 consecutive exposures were made for each of the following technical factors; 52 kVp at 6.30 mAs (mili-amperes per second) and 96 kVp at 25 mAs. Results: The mean kVp value returned at facility 1, using high kVp technique was 96.4, facility 2 returned a mean value of 97.2 while facility 3 generated a mean of 97.1 kVp. This disparity was also identified among the other centres; facility 4 had a mean kVp reading of 96.7, facility 5 averaged 97.2 and facility 6, 95.2. Conclusion: There is a need for national baseline standards to be coined outlining the frequency with which quality control checks are to be conducted coupled with suitable tolerance limits. It is also important that radiation workers be abreast of the tenets of the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act.
The stylohyoid syndromes are a constellation of head and neck pain syndromes that are associated ... more The stylohyoid syndromes are a constellation of head and neck pain syndromes that are associated with an elongated styloid process or ossified stylohyoid chain. The reported prevalence of the syndrome varies widely between 1.4% and 30%. The clinical features are subtle and patients are frequently misdiagnosed. The clinician may be guided to the correct diagnosis by history and physical examination, but the condition is confirmed on radiographic investigations. We review the radiologic features associated with the stylohyoid syndromes.
Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid ... more Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid to create a consistent platform that can be employed as a standard for baseline radiation measurements and evaluation. Methodology: A quad control kit was employed to conduct the reproducibility and accuracy test on 6 general radiography machines. 6 consecutive exposures were made for each of the following technical factors; 52 kVp at 6.30 mAs (mili-amperes per second) and 96 kVp at 25 mAs. Results: The mean kVp value returned at facility 1, using high kVp technique was 96.4, facility 2 returned a mean value of 97.2 while facility 3 generated a mean of 97.1 kVp. This disparity was also identified among the other centres; facility 4 had a mean kVp reading of 96.7, facility 5 averaged 97.2 and facility 6, 95.2. Conclusion: There is a need for national baseline standards to be coined outlining the frequency with which quality control checks are to be conducted coupled with suitable tolerance limits. It is also important that radiation workers be abreast of the tenets of the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act.
Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid ... more Objectives: To conduct a quality control assessment among Jamaican radiology facilities in a bid to create a consistent platform that can be employed as a standard for baseline radiation measurements and evaluation. Methodology: A quad control kit was employed to conduct the reproducibility and accuracy test on 6 general radiography machines. 6 consecutive exposures were made for each of the following technical factors; 52 kVp at 6.30 mAs (mili-amperes per second) and 96 kVp at 25 mAs. Results: The mean kVp value returned at facility 1, using high kVp technique was 96.4, facility 2 returned a mean value of 97.2 while facility 3 generated a mean of 97.1 kVp. This disparity was also identified among the other centres; facility 4 had a mean kVp reading of 96.7, facility 5 averaged 97.2 and facility 6, 95.2. Conclusion: There is a need for national baseline standards to be coined outlining the frequency with which quality control checks are to be conducted coupled with suitable tolerance limits. It is also important that radiation workers be abreast of the tenets of the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act.
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