Computed tomography dose index for head CT in northern Nigeria

Computed tomography dose index w and dose length product were recorded for the purpose of developing diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for radiation dose optimisation. The study was conducted in three radiology departments with CT centres in Northern Nigeria. Data were collected from 54 consenting...

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Published in:Radiation protection dosimetry 2015-07, Vol.165 (1-4), p.98-101
Main Authors: Garba, I, Engel-Hills, P, Davidson, F, Tabari, A M
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Head - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Prospective Studies
Radiation Dosage
Radiometry - methods
Reference Values
Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - standards
Young Adult
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed - standards
Young Adult
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