Index of exposure on digital radiography was the subject of the class of the Study Group of the São Paulo Radiology Society (SPR) in September. It explained what the index is and its importance in radioprotection.

The presentation was held by Marcia de Carvalho Silva, medical physicist in radiodiagnosis.

What is the difference in response between the digital system and the film screen? What is the definition of the index by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)? What can the radiology technician, radiologists and medical physicists do with this index on a daily basis?

These and other questions were answered by the professional. Check out the full lesson: