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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 2/2011

01-09-2011 | ALARA-CT

Justification and optimization of CT in children: how are we performing?

Author: Donald P. Frush

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Special Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

It has been 10 years since the original pediatric CT ALARA conference in 2001, so it is fitting that we look back at our progress. The following material will look at how we might quantify our performance regarding the justification and optimization of radiation protection. It will also summarize some of the efforts and initiatives that have likely contributed to these changes.
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Metadata
Title
Justification and optimization of CT in children: how are we performing?
Author
Donald P. Frush
Publication date
01-09-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue Special Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2097-0

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