[Control of the stability of conditions in photochemical processing of radiographic films. Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of the Russian Federation]

Abstract

To develop general requirements for evaluating and controlling the operating parameters of X-ray equipment at the units (rooms) of X-ray diagnosis, the International Electric Engineering Commission (IEEC) has published a number of guidelines concerning control methods. Of the most importance are the IEEC Guidelines 1223-2-1-93, 1223-2-2-93, and 1223-2-3-93 for controlling the premises and technical equipment of X-ray photo laboratories, which have translated into Russian, adjusted to our conditions, approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of the Russian Federation and published as 3 guidelines P 42-502-95, P 42-503-95, P 42-504-95 to be introduced on August 1, 1995. The publication totally reflects the main points of the guidelines, which enables them to be used under practical conditions.