Upstate Medical Physics provides Entrance Skin Exposure (ESE) and Entrance Skin Exposure Rate (ESER) analysis for diagnostic X-ray systems throughout New York and surrounding regions. ESE measurement evaluates radiation output at the point of skin entry during common radiographic examinations, helping ensure patient dose optimization and regulatory compliance. Using measured data and clinical technique evaluations, we compare results to regulatory and advisory standards and provide recommendations to improve imaging performance while maintaining ALARA principles.
ESE & ESER Dose Evaluation Services
Entrance Skin Exposure analysis is an important part of ongoing quality assurance for radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems. These evaluations help ensure that radiation doses remain within acceptable standards while maintaining high-quality diagnostic imaging.
Upstate Medical Physics performs periodic ESE and ESER reporting to support:
Radiation dose optimization
Regulatory compliance
Equipment performance evaluation
Quality assurance program requirements
Dose Optimization & Image Quality
ESE evaluation is especially important in modern digital imaging systems, including CR and DR technologies. With these systems, incorrect exposure levels may not be visually obvious, making dose monitoring essential for maintaining both patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.
Our team provides expert guidance to help facilities ensure:
Appropriate exposure levels
Consistent image quality
Reduced unnecessary patient dose
Compliance with ALARA principles
Supporting ALARA Principles
All Entrance Skin Exposure assessments are performed with patient safety in mind. Upstate Medical Physics helps imaging facilities identify opportunities to optimize imaging protocols while maintaining the lowest reasonable radiation dose consistent with diagnostic image quality.