Overview

This book considers in depth all the factors that influence the radiation dose and the risk associated with MDCT in children and adults. Only a small proportion of referring clinicians, radiologists, and technologists are aware of both the radiation risks and their underlying mechanisms. The book proposes detailed guidelines for optimization of the radiation dose when using MDCT. It is written by experts of international standing.

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Author:   A. L. Baert ,  Denis Tack ,  Pierre Alain Gevenois (University of Brussels, Belgium)
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.957kg
ISBN:  

9783540288886

ISBN 10:   3540288880
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   05 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Clincical Expansion of CT and Radiation Dose; Part I: Radiation Risks in Multidetector CT: Risks from Ionizing Radiations; The Linear-No-Threshold Theory: Background and Limitations; CT Parameters that Influence the Radiation Dose; Collective Radiation Dose from MDCT: Critial Review and Survey Studies; Methods for Reducing the Radiation Dose from MDCT Including Image Quality; Automatic Exposure Control in Multidetector-Row CT; Patient Centering and CT Radiation Dose; Part II: Clinical Approaches of Dose Optimization, and Reduction: Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT of Head and Neck Including Brain; Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT of the Chest; Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT of the Abdomen; Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT Angiography and Cardiac CT; Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT of the Musculoskeletal System Including the Spine; Dose Reduction in CT Fluoroscopy; Dose Optimization and Reduction in CT of Children; Radiation Risk Management in Low Dose MDCT Screening Programs; Subject Index List of Contributors.

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JAMA Review 2008 <p> Radiation Dose from Adult and Pediatric Multidetector Computed Tomography provides a timely, concise, clear discussion of the theory and biologic implications of radiation exposure, as well as approaches to minimize radiation dose to patients and medical staff. ... The text informs the reader about the biological risks of ionizing radiation and the parameters that determine radiation dose and describes specific techniques for obtaining clinically useful CT examinations while limiting the dose ... Radiation Dose from Adult and Pediatric Multidetector Computed Tomography provides information for radiologists and clinicians that will enable them to make informed decisions to appropriately use this powerful imaging technology (H. W. Strauss, MD; JAMA 2008)

JAMA Review 2008 Radiation Dose from Adult and Pediatric Multidetector Computed Tomography provides a timely, concise, clear discussion of the theory and biologic implications of radiation exposure, as well as approaches to minimize radiation dose to patients and medical staff. ... The text informs the reader about the biological risks of ionizing radiation and the parameters that determine radiation dose and describes specific techniques for obtaining clinically useful CT examinations while limiting the dose ... Radiation Dose from Adult and Pediatric Multidetector Computed Tomography provides information for radiologists and clinicians that will enable them to make informed decisions to appropriately use this powerful imaging technology (H. W. Strauss, MD; JAMA 2008)

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