Fault
Ghosting or double expo-
sure on X-ray image
X-ray image mirrored in
one corner
Shadow on the X-ray im-
age
X-ray image cut off, part
missing
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Probable cause
PSP exposed twice
PSP not sufficiently erased
PSP kinked during X-ray expo-
sure
PSP removed from the barrier en-
velope before scanning
A metal part of the X-ray tube is
in front of the X-ray beam
Faulty edge masking in imaging
software
Troubleshooting
Solution
Only expose the PSP once
i
Check the erasure unit for
i
proper function
Inform a service technician, if the
i
problem persists
Do not kink the PSP
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Do not handle PSPs without a
i
barrier envelope
Store the PSP in a barrier
i
envelope
Recording an X-ray image, make
i
sure there are no metal parts
between the X-ray tube and the
patient
Check X-ray tube
i
Deactivate edge masking
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