Elaboración de un Protocolo de Control de Calidad mediante el uso del FANTOMA de Acreditación Mamográfico modelo 156 para el equipo de mamografía modelo MAMMOMAT 3000 NOVA del Hospital de Especialidades Fuerzas Armadas No.1.

Abstract

A protocol of quality control was elaborated through the use of mammography accreditation phantom model 156 for the mammography equipment model MAMMOMAT 3000 NOVA that belongs to the Hospital de Especialidades Fuerzas Armadas No.1 (The Army Specialties Hospital No.1) as to guarantee a high mammography quality and a low dose for the patient. This research included an applicative descriptive process that incorporated the specification of the functioning status of the equipment, the determination of the elements that constitutes the mammography area, the reunification of conducted tests within established protocols, and the applicability of quality control tests. Moreover, it included systematic observation to examine the components and functioning of the mammography equipment. The protocol had a presentation, a descriptive segment concerning the functions that the staff performed, and the development of the quality control tests. The results showed that the assessed parameters: equipment security tests, film storage, image system, generator and x-ray tube tests, exposition automatic control, geometric tests, compression system, image quality, and image visualization conditions comply with the 100% of the required quality criteria within the protocol. If is concluded that the mammography equipment model MAMMOMAT 3000 NOVA functions correctly. If ensures a reliable diagnosis for early detection and prevention of breast cancer which promotes a better quality service in the area of mammography of the Hospital de Especialidades Fuerzas Armadas No.1. In order to have an even higher performance of the equipment, it is recommended to implement the present protocol of quality control in the area of mammography of the Hospital de Especialidades Fuerzas Armadas No.1.