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  • Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Protection

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  • National diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indications (NDRLci) are increasingly adopted globally following ICRP 2017 recommendations.
  • Significant variations in NDRLci practices exist, necessitating a comparative analysis and identification of influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare international NDRLci practices for CT examinations.
  • To identify factors influencing NDRLci values across different clinical indications.
  • To propose evidence-based recommendations for developing standardized NDRLci.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published between 1996 and 2025.
  • Searches conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus.
  • Adherence to PRISMA guidelines and critical appraisal using Joanna Briggs Institute tools.

Main Results:

  • Eleven studies were included, analyzing 25 clinical indications across seven anatomical regions.
  • Highest NDRLci (DLP) reported for total body CT in severe trauma (3830 mGy cm), lowest for sinusitis (70 mGy cm).
  • Significant dose discrepancies observed for the same clinical indications.

Conclusions:

  • Factors like CT technology, protocol parameters, and patient characteristics influence NDRLci.
  • Standardized and optimized CT protocols are essential.
  • International standardization of NDRLci development is critical for global comparability.