Socialization of the Effect of Radiography Film Contrast on Different Field Areas in Radiographers at the Radiology Installation of RSI Ibnu Sina Padang

Abstract

Radiology is one of the branches of medical science that is related to the problem of using radiation for imaging to support health services, One of the ways to improve the results of radiography imaging is by limiting the area of the collimation field, in order to reduce the patient's dose and increase image contrast by reducing scattered radiation. The purpose of the service activity is to increase the radiographer's knowledge about the importance of determining the area of the field in accordance with the examination because it affects the radiographic image, namely the contrast. This Service activity was carried out with a socialization method in the form of material presentations and discussions were carried out at the Ibnu Sina Padang Islamic Hospital, on September 17, 2024, the target of service to all radiographers in the Radiology Installation. As a result of this service, it is hoped that radiographers at the hospital will be better able to determine the area of field that is appropriate for the examination to get the image quality, namely optimal contrast.