Effect of Thermal Insulation on Image Quality and Radiation Dose in Polytrauma Computed Tomography.
Paweł PodsiadłoRobert ChrzanGrzegorz LiszkaTomasz SanakSylweriusz KosińskiAndrzej UrbanikTomasz DarochaPublished in: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes (2020)
The majority of insulating systems do not cause artifacts in CT scans. When using covers with self-heating warmers, removing the heating pad is suggested due to the risk of considerable artifacts appearing. Certain insulating covers may increase or decrease the radiation dose.