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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiation Protection

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  • Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) are crucial for optimizing radiation dose in medical imaging.
  • Previous studies have indicated potential differences in radiation doses between digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) systems.
  • Establishing region-specific DRLs is essential for quality assurance in diagnostic radiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a diagnostic reference level (DRL) survey for common radiographic projections across an integrated health region.
  • To compare dose area product (DAP) values between digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) rooms.
  • To establish separate DRLs for DR and CR rooms based on patient and phantom measurements.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of seven common radiographic projections (Chest PA/Lateral, Abdomen Supine/Upright, L-spine AP/Lateral, Pelvis) was performed in 27 hospitals and clinics.
  • Dose Area Product (DAP) values were collected from patient examinations in 43 DR rooms and 18 CR rooms.
  • Phantom measurements using a standardized acrylic phantom were conducted in each room for each projection to supplement patient data.

Main Results:

  • Significantly lower DAP values were observed in DR rooms compared to CR rooms (p < 0.05).
  • Separate DRLs were established for DR and CR rooms, utilizing the 75th percentile of patient and phantom DAP values.
  • Analysis revealed discrepancies between patient and phantom data in identifying rooms exceeding the established DRLs.

Conclusions:

  • Digital radiography (DR) systems generally result in lower radiation doses than computed radiography (CR) systems.
  • Separate DRLs for DR and CR are necessary due to observed dose differences.
  • Further investigation is warranted to understand the reasons for discrepancies between patient and phantom data in DRL assessments.