Background/introduction
Importance of radiation dose optimization has been stressed due to concerns over radiation-induced carcinogenesis.
Since CT scanning contributes to the largest portion of radiation from medical imaging,
special attention has been given to dose reduction for CT scanning.
Prior studies have highlighted a lack of understanding of CT technologies,
leading to high variability in CT protocols.
Simulation technologies have been used extensively in medical and surgical fields to enhance learning experience,
simplify complex procedures and improve safety.
In radiology,
simulation techniques have been assessed in...
Description of activity and work performed
The following steps have been followed to develop the RadSimCT software.
1.1 Development of simulation-based training module on radiation dose optimization for basic training in hardware settings and selecting scan parameters.
To achieve this goal,
we started to develop an interactive and generic CT model for basic training of scan parameters based on real clinical data.
We built,
for DICOM data,
a completely new unproven IT-platform that uses a client-server architecture.
The server stores CT images in a database (up to several TB) using the...
Conclusion and recommendations
Results
The RSCT software has successfully been developed,
validated and implemented in real life educational curricula (11, 12).
The software is now used in training of radiologists,
technologists,
physicists,
and engineers in-training as well as in-practice at Linkoping university in Sweden and there are inquiries from several other universities in Europe that want to use RSCT for both teaching and in research projects.
Conclusions
RSCT is a web-based educational tool for learning the principles of CT scanning in radiology with the focus on radiation dose...
Personal/organisational information
Anders Persson MD,
PhD
Professor,
Director,Chief radiology physician
Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV)
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Linkoping University Sweden.
Phone: +46-10-103 89 06
[email protected]
http://www.liu.se/CMIV
Acknowledgment
This software is developed in collaboration with RSNA,
CMIV and the Webster Center.
CMIV
Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) is a multidisciplinary research center initiated by Linköping University,
Region Östergötland and Sectra AB.
CMIV conducts focused front-line research within multidisciplinary projects providing solutions to tomorrow’s clinical issues.
The mission is...
References
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