Validation of a New Post Image Processing Engine (S-Vue™) for the Reduction of Ionizing Radiation Dose on X-ray Examination in Pediatric Patients

Validation of a New Post Image Processing Engine (S-Vue™) for the Reduction of Ionizing Radiation Dose on X-ray Examination in Pediatric Patients

The purpose of this study is to compare X-ray images obtained using the GM85 digital radiography machine at the standard full dose to X-ray images obtained using the GM85 digital radiography machine along with the Samsung S-Vue system, which is a image post-processing engine that allows images to be obtained using a lower dose. The study also aims to determine the lowest dose of radiation that can be used to get a good, readable x-ray of the chest in pediatric patients using Samsung S-Vue system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Standard weight/height outpatients who require two X-ray exams within 3 months in the US
• BMI is >5% and < 85% for participants over the age of 2;for participants less than 2 weight for length will be measured

Exclusion Criteria:

• Obese and underweight children as defined as BMI ,<5% or >85% according the World Health Organization growth chart for participants over 2 years of age; and for participants less than 2 years of age,weight for length will be measured