Typical and Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Chest and Abdomen Radiography Examinations in Dubai Health Sector.

Chest and abdomen radiographs are the most common radiograph examinations conducted in the Dubai Health sector, with both involving exposure to several radiosensitive organs. Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are accepted as an effective safety, optimization, and auditing tool in clinical practice. The present work aims to establish a comprehensive projection and weight-based structured DRL system that allows one to confidently highlight healthcare centers in need of urgent action.

Screening Mammography Diagnostic Reference Level System According to Compressed Breast Thickness: Dubai Health.

Screening mammography is considered to be the most effective means for the early detection of breast cancer. However, epidemiological studies suggest that longitudinal exposure to screening mammography may raise breast cancer radiation-induced risk, which begs the need for optimization and internal auditing. The present work aims to establish a comprehensive well-structured Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) system that can be confidently used to highlight healthcare centers in need of urgent action, as well as cases exceeding the dose notification level.

Establishing Protocol-based Dose Metrics for Common Abdomen and Pelvis Computed Tomography Protocols.

Background And Aim: The majority of the existing diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) that have been established for computed tomography (CT) are based on various anatomical locations, such as the head, chest, abdomen, etc. However, DRLs are initiated to improve radiation protection by conducting a comparison of similar examinations with similar objectives. The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of establishing dose baselines based on common CT protocols for patients who underwent enhanced CT abdomen and pelvis exams.

Potentials of additional copper filtration on radiation dose and image quality for adults underwent digital chest X-ray imaging in Dubai Health Authority - UAE.

Objective: To explore the potentials of adding copper (Cu) filter on image quality and patient dose of adult patients underwent chest X-ray examination METHODS: Patients were divided into four groups. Group 1, patients were exposed with no added Cu filter (standard or control), group 2 a 0.1 mm Cu filter was added, group 3 acquired with 0.

Challenges Associated with Effective Implementation of CT Dose Check Standards and Radiation Monitoring Index in Computed Tomography: Healthcare Sector Experience.

Computed tomography (CT) radiation dose management tools should be used whenever possible, particularly with the increasing demand for acquiring CT studies. Herein, we aim to assess the advantages and challenges faced with implementing two CT dose management tools. A second aim was to highlight CT examinations exceeding dose notification values (NVs) and define the common set of causes.