Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar.
Mohammad Hassan KharitaHuda AlNaemiVishwanatha KiniShady AlkhazzamMadan M RehaniPublished in: European radiology (2020)
• The first study to integrate image quality assessment with analysis of patient dose indices shows feasibility for routine practice in other centres. • The values of acceptable quality dose (AQD) were provided for head, chest and abdomen CT of children divided into weight groups rather than age. They shall act as reference values for future studies. • Verification of our findings on proportional increase in exposure parameters (CTDIvol and DLP) with weight by other investigators shall be helpful.
Keyphrases
- image quality
- computed tomography
- dual energy
- body mass index
- weight loss
- quality improvement
- physical activity
- primary care
- weight gain
- healthcare
- emergency department
- intensive care unit
- young adults
- deep learning
- case report
- contrast enhanced
- magnetic resonance imaging
- positron emission tomography
- machine learning
- body weight
- pet ct