Authors :
Osunwoke E.A; David L.K; Ukpong U.J.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 1 - January
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http://bitly.ws/gu88
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6258740
Abstract :
The conventional radiographic viewing boxes
in hospitals and diagnostic centers has a common
disadvantage in which they are mostly used with electric
power supply and in the event of power failure it becomes
impossible to use which is a big cause for concern. This
study is aimed therefore at seeking to address this
disadvantage by improving on the design of a
radiographic viewing box with an alternative source of
power. A metallic sheet casing and a perplex screen were
used. The device was able to be powered solely with a
rechargeable battery. The result obtained from the
testing operation of the locally fabricated illuminator
viewing box indicates that the X-ray film viewing box was
able to be powered using a 3.7V battery. In conclusion,
this illuminator box is a technological improvement on
the conventional X-ray viewing box and will greatly assist
in eliminating the challenge of power failure especially in
rural areas where hospitals do not have regular power
supply.
Keywords :
Fabrication, X-ray Viewing Box, Alternative.
The conventional radiographic viewing boxes
in hospitals and diagnostic centers has a common
disadvantage in which they are mostly used with electric
power supply and in the event of power failure it becomes
impossible to use which is a big cause for concern. This
study is aimed therefore at seeking to address this
disadvantage by improving on the design of a
radiographic viewing box with an alternative source of
power. A metallic sheet casing and a perplex screen were
used. The device was able to be powered solely with a
rechargeable battery. The result obtained from the
testing operation of the locally fabricated illuminator
viewing box indicates that the X-ray film viewing box was
able to be powered using a 3.7V battery. In conclusion,
this illuminator box is a technological improvement on
the conventional X-ray viewing box and will greatly assist
in eliminating the challenge of power failure especially in
rural areas where hospitals do not have regular power
supply.
Keywords :
Fabrication, X-ray Viewing Box, Alternative.
