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Set of devices intended for manual processing (i.e., developing) of x-ray films to obtain a visible image (i.e., radiography). The procedure consists of developing (i.e., reduce the silver salt to metallic salt), fixing (halt of the developing cycle, remove unexposed silver salts, and harden the gelatin), washing, and drying. The equipment includes appropriate tanks (or trays) for developing, fixing, and washing; heaters and timers to control the temperature and time of the procedure; safe lights (illuminators) to regulate the light in the darkroom permitting operator work while avoiding film damage; and appropriate bins to prevent fogging of stored film. Other equipment frequently used to facilitate the manual processing of x-ray film in darkrooms include identification printers to insert the patient ID on the film, pass-through cabinets to transfer the films in and out the darkroom, viewers for observation of radiographies, and interlocks for the doors.
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