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Optimization of CT radiation dose: Insight into DLP and CTDI
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The computed tomography dose index (CTDI) and dose–length product (DLP) are critical for monitoring and optimizing radiation doses. CTDI estimates the dose per slice, whereas DLP calculates the total dose across the scanned area. These measures enhance consistency in dose assessments, make comparisons easier, and assist in keeping doses within regulatory limits. This article explores the functions of CTDI and DLP in CT imaging, focusing on their importance in dosage optimization and patient safety. Understanding and monitoring this information allows healthcare professionals to strike a compromise between high-quality imaging and reduced radiation exposure, assuring patient care and regulatory compliance.
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“It offers an estimation of the overall radiation output for a complete examination and is regarded as a superior indicator of cumulative radiation exposure compared to CTDIvol alone.86,90”
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- Authors
- Arfat, M., Haq, A., Beg, T., & Jaleel, G.
- Affiliations
- Aligarh Muslim University (IN)
- Corresponding author
- Arfat, Mohd
- ORCID
- Arfat, Mohd
- Venue
- Future Health
- Publisher
- Scientific Scholar
- Published
- 2024-09-26
- Volume
- 2
- Pages
- 148-152
- ISSN
- 2584-136X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W4403459902
- Cited by
- 10
- References
- 12
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 1
- FWCI
- 2.54
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- cc-by-nc-sa
- Locations
- Future Health (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Radiation › Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Keywords
- CT radiation dose, CTDI, dose-length product, radiation dose optimization, patient radiation exposure, patient safety, dose monitoring, regulatory compliance
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