Congress:
EuroSafe Imaging 2019
Keywords:
Action 8 - Radiation protection training and learning material, Action 10 - EuroSafe Imaging Stars, Neuroradiology brain, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Radiographers, CT, Experimental investigations, Radiation safety, Dosimetric comparison, Education and training
Authors:
M. Gentile, C. Colosimo, L. Bonomo, S. Gaudino, G. Marziali, A. Mazzini, A. Fidanzio, A. GUIDI, A. Morasca
DOI:
10.26044/esi2019/ESI-0112
Conclusion and recommendations
According to a preliminary analysis,
no correlation has been evidenced in current datasets.
In reverse,
correlation deduced from the phantom measurements pointed out that a future data acquisition on several configurations should be performed in order to determine such a statistical connection.
Possible further developments could include a thorough clinical study of the isocenter shift,
split for the main clinical protocols (e.g.
head,
abdomen,
chest),
with the aim at achieving dose optimization in diagnostic CT clinical routine.
It is very important to carry out phantom tests to verify the dose reported by the consolle and the dose verified by the acquisition chamber.
It is therefore recommended to pay particular attention to the correct positioning of the patient in order to take full advantage of the benefits of the automatic dose modulation system and,
when possible,
to protect the anatomical areas adjacent to those under examination.