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  1. General radiography | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Mar 23, 2023 · General radiography, also known as plain film radiography, is the specialty within medical imaging that utilizes projectional radiography to examine anatomy. It is often referred to as simply ‘x …

  2. Radiopaedia.org, the peer-reviewed collaborative radiology resource

    Classifications Gamuts Imaging Technology Interventional Radiology Mnemonics Nuclear Medicine Pathology Radiography Signs Staging Syndromes By System: Breast Cardiac Central Nervous …

  3. Radiograph | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Jul 20, 2024 · A radiograph (or plain radiograph although the word 'plain' is strictly superfluous) is the radiologist's preferred term for the static image generated following the passage of x-rays through the …

  4. Skull radiography | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Jun 20, 2024 · Skull radiography is the radiological investigation of the skull vault and associated bony structures. Seldom requested in modern medicine, plain radiography of the skull is often the last …

  5. Portable radiography | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Mar 23, 2023 · Portable radiography (also known as mobile radiography) is frequently performed in hospitals when patients are too unwell to transport to the imaging department.

  6. Chest radiograph | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Dec 25, 2025 · The total effective dose of a chest X-ray (in PA and lateral views) ranges from 0.06 to 0.25 mSv, depending on the voltage of the system used and type of system (film-screen or digital …

  7. Skull radiography (pediatric) | Radiology Reference Article ...

    Nov 17, 2025 · Skull radiography involves plain film imaging of skull and nasal bones in pediatric patients. Depending on the patient's age, the difficulty of the examination will vary, often requiring a …

  8. Direct digital radiography | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Dec 9, 2024 · Direct digital radiography is often simply referred to as digital radiography, in which case computed radiography is regarded as a separate entity not included in digital radiography.

  9. Knee series | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

    Jun 21, 2024 · 1. Stiell IG, Greenberg GH, Wells GA et-al. Prospective validation of a decision rule for the use of radiography in acute knee injuries. JAMA. 1996;275 (8): 611-5. Pubmed citation 2. Stiell …

  10. Lead equivalent personal protection equipment - Radiopaedia.org

    Sep 9, 2025 · Lead equivalent personal protection equipment (PPE) should be available in all radiology departments and operating suites. There are three traditional principles for ionizing radiation safety: …