Reducing body CT radiation dose: beyond just changing the numbers.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.

Published: July 2013

Objective: CT dose reduction has become a top priority for many radiology practices as a result of federal and state initiatives and public concern. Implementing this in practice, however, is difficult because of the variability between practices, CT scanners, radiologist preferences, and institutional capacity.

Conclusion: This article will discuss strategies for successful CT dose reduction instituted in multivendor practices.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.13.10556DOI Listing

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