Reducing radiation dose in body CT: A primer on dose metrics and key CT technical parameters

Pierre D. Maldjian, Alice R. Goldman

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe how to interpret radiation dosimetric data available on a body CT dose report and to explain the effects of key operator-chosen CT parameters on patient radiation dose. CONCLUSION. To apply dose reduction strategies in body CT, radiologists must understand the information contained in the CT dose report and know the effects of key CT technical parameters on patient radiation exposure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)741-747
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume200
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Body CT technique
  • Dose reduction
  • Protocol optimization
  • Radiation dose
  • Radiation safety

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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