Image Production

Image Production: kVp, mAs, and Grids

Technique selection, contrast, and scatter control for diagnostic radiographs.

Technique factors

kVp influences penetration and contrast; mAs controls photon quantity and receptor exposure.1

Grids improve contrast by absorbing scatter but require increased mAs.

Sources

Educational summaries citing official U.S. government websites. Always follow your local protocols and scope of practice.

  1. [1] FDA — Medical X-ray Imaging — www.fda.gov