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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiation Safety

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  • Head Computed Tomography (CT) is crucial for diagnosing brain conditions.
  • CT scans utilize ionizing radiation, necessitating radiation dose optimization.
  • Establishing local diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) is vital for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish DRLs for head CT examinations.
  • To assess the impact of patient characteristics on radiation dose.
  • To ensure radiation safety in head CT procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 2043 non-contrast and 488 contrast-enhanced head CT scans.
  • Utilized SIEMENS SOMATOM Definition Edge machine data from July 2023 to March 2024.
  • Analyzed Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDIvol) and Dose-Length Product (DLP), setting DRLs at the 75th percentile.

Main Results:

  • Established DRLs: 58.18 mGy for CTDIvol and 1018.11 mGy·cm for DLP per acquisition for both scan types.
  • Total DLP: 2046.09 mGy·cm (contrast-enhanced) and 1027.99 mGy·cm (non-contrast).
  • No significant correlation found between patient gender, height, weight, and radiation dose.

Conclusions:

  • Successfully established uniform DRLs for head CT scans, ensuring safe radiation doses.
  • Lack of correlation between patient factors and dose supports standardized DRLs.
  • Contributes to optimized radiation safety in head CT diagnostics.