Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is an imaging technique which produces a digital
topographic image from diagnostic x-ray. It always considered a “high dose”
technique, there is growing realization that image quality in CT often exceeds
the level needed for confident diagnosis and that patient doses are higher than
necessary.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of radiation dose received by the
patients during brain and abdomen CT examination. In this study, a total of 128
adult patients undergoing brain and the abdominal CT scanning exams were
evaluatedusing CT Dose index and dose length product (DLP)
The result of this study revealed that the mean effective dose for abdomen in
hospital (1) and hospital (2) was(64.31 ± 29.8)mSv and (71.61 ± 0.97)
mSvrespectively. The mean effective dose for brain in hospital (1) and hospital
(2) was (2.96 ± 0.97)mSv, (3.11±0.51)mSv respectively. These values were
found to be at standard dose reference level.
Unjustified screening the Abdomen and head should thus be banished. Such
policy is unacceptable in young patients who are at a low risk of having an
incidental associated disease. Similarity, repeated acquisition should not be
performed in circumstances where they do not specifically yield additional information.
OSMAN, N (2021). Assessment Of Radiation Dose For Patients Undergoing Brain And Abdomen Computed Tomography. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-radiation-dose-for-patients-undergoing-brain-and-abdomen-computed-tomography
OSMAN, NAIF "Assessment Of Radiation Dose For Patients Undergoing Brain And Abdomen Computed Tomography" Afribary. Afribary, 19 May. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-radiation-dose-for-patients-undergoing-brain-and-abdomen-computed-tomography. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
OSMAN, NAIF . "Assessment Of Radiation Dose For Patients Undergoing Brain And Abdomen Computed Tomography". Afribary, Afribary, 19 May. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-radiation-dose-for-patients-undergoing-brain-and-abdomen-computed-tomography >.
OSMAN, NAIF . "Assessment Of Radiation Dose For Patients Undergoing Brain And Abdomen Computed Tomography" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/assessment-of-radiation-dose-for-patients-undergoing-brain-and-abdomen-computed-tomography