A dose comparison survey in CT departments of dedicated paediatric hospitals in Australia and Saudi Arabia.

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A dose comparison survey in CT departments of dedicated paediatric hospitals in Australia and Saudi Arabia.

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AIM: To measure and compare computed tomography (CT) radiation doses delivered to patients in public paediatric hospitals in Australia and Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Doses were measured for routine CT scans of the head, chest and abdomen/pelvis for children aged 3-6 years in all dedicated public paediatric hospitals in Australia and Saudi Arabia using a CT phantom measurement cylinder. RESULTS: CT doses, using the departments’ protocols for 3-6 year old, varied considerably between hospitals. Mea...

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2012-10-28

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Mohiy, HA / Sim, Hiow Hui / Seeram, E / Annabell, N / Geso, M / Mandarano, G / Davidson, R

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http://hdl.handle.net/2292/21868

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Computed tomography / Dosimetry / Paediatric / Radiation dose

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