Establishment of diagnostic reference levels in cardiac computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12711
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to determine diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for cardiac computed tomography (CCT) in Jordan. Volume computed tomography dose index (CTDIvol) and dose–length product (DLP) were collected from 228 CCTs… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; reference levels; cardiac computed; dlp ... See more keywords
Thoughts on “Estimation of radiation exposure of children undergoing superselective, intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma treatment: Assessment of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels as a function of age, sex and interventional success”
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DOI: 10.1007/s00234-020-02594-7
Abstract: Dear Editor, We would like to thank the authors of the “Letter to the Editor” concerning our manuscript “Estimation of radiation exposure of children undergoing superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma treatment: Assessment of Local Diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: radiation exposure; age; reference levels; diagnostic reference ... See more keywords
Monitoring neurointerventional radiation doses using dose-tracking software: implications for the establishment of local diagnostic reference levels
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5405-3
Abstract: ObjectivesThere is potential for high radiation exposure during neurointerventional procedures. Increasing regulatory requirements mandate dose monitoring of patients and staff, and justification of high levels of radiation exposure. This paper demonstrates the potential to use… read more here.
Keywords: dose tracking; reference levels; tracking software; diagnostic reference ... See more keywords
Long-term experience and analysis of data on diagnostic reference levels: the good, the bad, and the ugly
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06422-2
Abstract: Objectives To analyze 11-year data of France for temporal trends in dose indices and dose optimization and draw lessons for those who are willing to work on creation and update of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs).… read more here.
Keywords: reference levels; radiology; 75th percentile; diagnostic reference ... See more keywords
345. Italian diagnostic reference levels for diagnostic and interventional radiology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.354
Abstract: Purpose The Diagnostic reference level (DRL) is recognised as an important tool in identifying high and non-justified exposure levels in diagnostic imaging practice and, in general, in the optimisation practice of patient exposure. In Italy,… read more here.
Keywords: interventional radiology; exposure; radiology; levels diagnostic ... See more keywords
40 Optimization of patient activity injected for thyroid scintigraphy in order to approach diagnostic reference level
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.09.122
Abstract: Introduction The aim of 99mTc thyroid scintigraphy using pinhole collimator is to differentiate thyroid nodules (hot/cold). The diagnostic reference level is 80 MBq [1] , which is 87% lower than the activity currently injected in clinical… read more here.
Keywords: time; thyroid scintigraphy; acquisition; activity ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Reference Levels for conventional radiography and fluoroscopy in Austria: Results and updated National Diagnostic Reference Levels derived from a nationwide survey.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.02.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Evaluation and updating of Austrian National Diagnostic Reference Levels (NDRLs). METHODS A nationwide survey on common conventional radiography and fluoroscopy examinations was conducted. In line with Austrian radiation protection standards, all relevant Austrian hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopy; diagnostic reference; reference levels; conventional radiography ... See more keywords
Establishment of national diagnostic reference levels for radiotherapy computed tomography simulation procedures in Slovenia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.108979
Abstract: PURPOSE To propose national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for radiotherapy (RT) computed tomography (CT) localization purposes, compare both CT units used in the largest RT department in the country and to compare gathered results with… read more here.
Keywords: radiotherapy computed; reference levels; simulation procedures; simulation ... See more keywords
Diagnostic reference values for sarcopenia in Tibetans in China
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60027-0
Abstract: Sarcopenia is an age-associated disease characterized by loss of muscle mass and function, but the diagnostic cutoff values remain controversial. To investigate the diagnostic cutoff values and incidence of sarcopenia in a plateau population, the… read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia tibetans; values sarcopenia; reference values; population ... See more keywords
Paediatric diagnostic reference levels in computed tomography: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/abd840
Abstract: This study aims to review the existing literature on diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in paediatric computed tomography (CT) procedures and the methodologies for establishing them. A comprehensive literature search was done in the popular databases… read more here.
Keywords: chest abdomen; computed tomography; mgy; reference levels ... See more keywords
Towards the establishment of national diagnostic reference levels in Tunisia: a multicentre survey in paediatric CT
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ac767a
Abstract: This work focuses on the determination of the radiation doses for a total sample of 916 children, categorised into four age groups ( read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic reference; reference levels; respective drls; towards establishment ... See more keywords