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Madan M Rehani¹

¹Radiation Protection of Patients Unit, International Atomic Energy Agency, PO Box-100, A 1400 Vienna, Austria. M.Rehani@iaea.org

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Radiation protection in computed tomography (CT) is a growing concern with manufacturers aiming for sub-mSv doses. Despite rapid advancements in dose reduction techniques, adoption lags behind development, highlighting a need for better practice surveys.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Radiology
Radiation Protection

Background:

Emerging imaging technologies frequently prompt new research on radiation protection.
Computed tomography (CT) is a central technology in many of these advancements.
There is increasing public and regulatory focus on reducing radiation doses from medical imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the rapid evolution of radiation protection research in modern imaging technologies.
To discuss the shift from technological innovation to dose reduction as a primary goal in CT.
To identify the gap between the development of dose reduction techniques and their clinical adoption.

Main Methods:

Review of recent peer-reviewed literature on radiation protection in CT.
Analysis of trends in CT technology and radiation dose targets.
Discussion of the adoption rate of dose reduction techniques.

Main Results:

Radiation protection is a major focus, with manufacturers targeting sub-mSv effective doses for CT procedures.
The development of dose reduction techniques is outpacing their implementation in clinical practice.
Cardiac CT may achieve doses within 5 mSv, but widespread two-digit mSv doses persist.

Conclusions:

The field is experiencing a rapid pace of innovation in radiation dose reduction for CT.
A significant gap exists between the development and adoption of these dose-saving technologies.
Further large-scale surveys are needed to assess current practices and the impact of technological changes.