Toward Large-Scale Process Control to Enable Consistent CT Radiation Dose Optimization

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
David B LarsonDaniel J Podberesky

Abstract

This article reviews the concepts of CT radiation dose optimization and process control, discusses how to achieve optimization and how to verify that it is consistently accomplished, and proposes strategies to move toward large-scale application. CT dose optimization is achieved when the least amount of radiation necessary is used to achieve adequate image quality. The key to consistent optimization is minimization of unnecessary variation. This minimization is accomplished through local process control mechanisms.

References

Feb 13, 2001·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·D BrennerW Berdon
Feb 13, 2001·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·A PatersonL F Donnelly
Jan 24, 2004·Radiology·Mannudeep K KalraSanjay Saini
Dec 17, 2009·Archives of Internal Medicine·Rebecca Smith-BindmanDiana L Miglioretti
May 22, 2010·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Patricia L KleinmanGeorge A Taylor
Apr 5, 2011·Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR·Kalpana M KanalBrent K Stewart
Jul 19, 2013·Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography·David ThickmanGary Cutter

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Feb 28, 2016·Abdominal Radiology·Ramit LambaGhaneh Fananapazir
Oct 12, 2018·Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·Alexander J Towbin

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Giornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Società italiana di nefrologia
Giovanni Montini
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
Sophia C KamranHelen A Shih
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved