Adult Computed Tomography examinations in Uganda: Towards determining the National Diagnostic Reference Levels

Adult Computed Tomography examinations in Uganda: Towards determining the National Diagnostic Reference Levels

Abstract Introduction Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), typically set at the 75th percentile of the dose distribution from surveys conducted across a broad user base using a specified dose-measurement protocol, are recommended for radiological examinations. There is a need to develop and implement...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey Erem, Faith Ameda, Caroline Otike, William Olwit, Aloysius G. Mubuuke, Cyril Schandorf, Akisophel Kisolo, Michael G. Kawooya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Subjects:
Computed Tomography
Diagnostic Reference Level
Volume-weighted Computed Tomography Dose Index
Dose Length Product
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-022-00838-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-022-00838-x

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