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Establishment of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels of Routine Exam in Computed Tomography
M Yeh*, Y Wang , H Weng , Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital of The C.G.M.F, Puzi City, Chiayi County
Presentations
SU-E-P-10 (Sunday, July 12, 2015) 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall
Introduction
National diagnostic reference levels (NDRLs) can be used as a reference dose of radiological examination can provide radiation dose as the basis of patient dose optimization. Local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs) by periodically view and check doses, more efficiency to improve the way of examination. Therefore, the important first step is establishing a diagnostic reference level. Computed Tomography in Taiwan had been built up the radiation dose limit value,in addition, many studies report shows that CT scan contributed most of the radiation dose in different medical. Therefore, this study was mainly to let everyone understand DRL's international status. For computed tomography in our hospital to establish diagnostic reference levels.
Methods and Materials:
There are two clinical CT scanners (a Toshiba Aquilion and a Siemens Sensation) were performed in this study. For CT examinations the basic recommended dosimetric quantity is the Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDI). Each exam each different body part, we collect 10 patients at least. Carried out the routine examinations, and all exposure parameters have been collected and the corresponding CTDIv and DLP values have been determined.
Results:
The majority of patients (75%) were between 60-70 Kg of body weight. There are 25 examinations in this study. Table 1 shows the LDRL of each CT routine examination.
Conclusions:
Therefore, this study would like to let everyone know DRL's international status, but also establishment of computed tomography of the local reference levels for our hospital, and providing radiation reference, as a basis for optimizing patient dose.
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