CT radiation dose: What can you do right now in your practice?

Fergus V. Coakley, Robert Gould, Benjamin M. Yeh, Ronald L. Arenson

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review reasonable measures that community radiologists can realistically implement as a response to the current increased public concern regarding CT radiation risk. CONCLUSION. Potential measures include provision of patient information material, review of CT protocols and indications, promotion of alternative studies, use of decision support software, automatic tube current modulation, bismuth shields, improved image reconstruction algorithms, empowerment of technologists to adjust protocols, and calculation of radiation dose for possible reporting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)619-625
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume196
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CT
  • Radiation dose
  • Radiation practice
  • Radiation risks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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