Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 46-52, February 2010

Radiation Protection in the Era of Helical CT: Practical Patient Based Programs for Decreasing Patient Exposure

  • Steven Birnbaum, MD

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Department of Radiology, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH. Department of Radiology, Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH

Practical methods are described in this review for the practicing radiologist to minimize radiation dose to patients particularly with reference to multidetector helical computed tomography. Technical, educational, and management methods are outlined in detail as well as their rationale. Preliminary results of this comprehensive program are also outlined after the first year of its institution.

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PII: S0887-2171(09)00086-9

doi:10.1053/j.sult.2009.09.006

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 46-52, February 2010

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