Reducing body CT radiation dose: beyond just changing the numbers

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Jul;201(1):33-40. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.10556.

Abstract

Objective: CT dose reduction has become a top priority for many radiology practices as a result of federal and state initiatives and public concern. Implementing this in practice, however, is difficult because of the variability between practices, CT scanners, radiologist preferences, and institutional capacity.

Conclusion: This article will discuss strategies for successful CT dose reduction instituted in multivendor practices.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Body Burden
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
  • Radiation Protection / methods*
  • Radiology / standards
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / adverse effects
  • United States
  • Workforce