Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pediatric chest computed tomography (CT) is an essential diagnostic tool, children's increased radiosensitivity and extended life expectancy present serious difficulties. With an emphasis on the Computed Tomography Dose Index volume (CTDIvol) and Dose Length Product (DLP), this paper evaluates the state of the art on radiation dose assessment in various pediatric chest CT protocols. By comparing radiation doses from normal, low-dose, high-resolution, and ultra-low-dose protocols, we highlight dose optimization techniques such iterative reconstruction, size-specific dose estimating (SSDE), and adherence to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) doctrine. In order to standardize and reduce radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality, it is emphasized how crucial it is to create size-based diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance to radiographers and physicians on safer imaging procedures/protocols for children
Source: Journal of Carcinogenesis
Authors: Rashmi Singh, Ajay Kumar, Akriti Johri, Deepak Katiyar, Sandeep Yadav, Nandhini Nandhini, Rahul Gangwar
Language: English
Topic: Radiation Dose and Imaging
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,500
OpenAlex ID: W7082651483