A Clinical Analysis of Bella Blankets® Protective Coverlets

A Clinical Analysis of Bella Blankets® Protective Coverlets Used to Increase the Image Quality of Mammograms, Aid as a Quality Standard for EQUIP Clinical Image Quality (CIQ) Compliance Measurements and Improve Patient Satisfaction.

This study will collect and compare clinical image quality measurements of randomly scheduled, asymptomatic, screening mammography patients, right breast mammogram performed with and without the use of Bella Blankets protective coverlets on the receptor plate.

The measurements will determine if the use of Bella Blankets protective coverlets increases the mammogram's clinical image quality and if Bella Blankets protective coverlets can be used as an aid for EQUIP compliance.

In addition, a patient satisfaction survey will be conducted with participants to determine if the use of Bella Blankets protective coverlets improves patient satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject is Female of any race and ethnicity
• Subject is 40-75 years old
• Subject is scheduled for a screening mammogram
• Subject is willing and able to understand and read the Informed consent form
• Subject has been a patient at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care for 2 years or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is Male
• Subject has been a patient at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care for less than 2 years
• Subject has had a breast biopsy within the last 2 years
• Subject has had breast surgery within the last 2 years
• Subject is scheduled for a Diagnostic mammogram
• Subject suspects or may be pregnant
• Subject is currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Subject has breast implants