PRACTICAL CHALLENGES WITH IMAGING COVID-19 IN BRAZIL: MITIGATION IN AND BEYOND THE PANDEMIC.
Mônica O BernardoFatemeh HomayouniehShadi EbrahimianJuliana Santana de Melo TapajósLuiz Cláudio de Moura CarvalhoRicardo VarellaHelen Jamil KhouryMannudeep K KalraPublished in: Radiation protection dosimetry (2021)
The most important issues include frequent use of CT, lack of up-to-date and efficient scanner technologies, over-scanning and patient off-centring. Mitigating strategies can include updating scanner technology and improving scan practices.
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