Estimation of effective dose from CT scanning using dose length product in a Nepalese hospital [PDF]
Radiography Open, 2020 Keywords: Effective dose, Dose Length Product, Computed Tomography Dose Index volume, Dose Reference Level Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate the effective doses from CT scans using Dose Length Product (DLP) in a Nepalese hospital ...
Pooja Shah
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Applied Sciences, 2022 Computed tomography (CT) has had a massive impact on diagnostic radiology over the past few decades. Serious concerns exist because of the increase in the effective radiation dose associated with CT scans, which could pose significant health risks. In CT,
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Dose length product to effective dose coefficients in children. [PDF]
Pediatr Radiol, 2023 Background The most accurate method for estimating effective dose (the most widely understood metric for tracking patient radiation exposure) from computed tomography (CT) requires time-intensive Monte Carlo simulation.
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Радиационная гигиенаToday in the Russian Federation, the existing method for assessing patients` effective doses during computed tomography in the form of conversion coefficients from the dose-length product provides for the area from the head to the upper third of the ...
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Comparative study of the efficacy of olmesartan/amlodipine vs. perindopril/amlodipine in peripheral blood pressure after missed dose in type 2 diabetes [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Combination therapy is needed to control blood pressure (BP) in a large number of hypertensive patients with diabetes mellitus. Adherence to treatment is a major clinical problem; therefore, the time duration of the antihypertensive action ...
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A method for calculating the dose length product from CT DICOM images. [PDF]
Br J Radiol, 2011 Tsalafoutas IA, Metallidis SI.
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Correlation of Anteroposterior Diameter of Abdomen with CT Dose Index and Dose Length Product in Abdomen CT ScanA Retrospective Study [PDF]
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2021 Introduction: Computed Tomography (CT) remains an important tool in diagnostic imaging. Establishment of Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL) is highly recommended in order to have a check on the radiation exposure. Aim: To study the correlation between
Ramesh Parthasarathy +4 more
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Achieving reduced radiation doses for CT examination of the brain using optimal exposure parameters
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2006 Objectives : Examinations performed using CT scanners impart high radiation dose to patients and use of this modality is on the increase in the present day scenario.
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Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Common Computed Tomography Procedures at a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2019 Introduction: An operational computed tomography (CT) scanner is a major source of human exposure to ionizing radiation. Exposure increases the risk of cancer and aplastic anaemia.
Mpumelelo Nyathi, Gezani Isaac Shivambu
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Радиационная гигиена, 2017 The current study was devoted to estimation of effective and organ doses to the patients from the most common computed tomography (CT) examinations: head, chest, abdomen, chest+abdomen+pelvis in advanced scanners.
L. A. Chipiga
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