Radiation Science and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2015

  • Establishing Diagnostic Reference Level for Computed Tomography Examination in Madagascar

    Ralaivelo Mbolatiana Anjarasoa Luc, Ramanandraibe Marie Jeanne, Raoelina Andraimbololona, Randrianarivony Edmond, Zafimanjato J. L. Radaorolala, Randriantsizafy Ralainirina Dina, Randriamora Tiana Harimalala

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2015
    Pages: 13-18
    Received: 7 August 2015
    Accepted: 14 December 2015
    Published: 14 December 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.rst.20150102.11
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    Abstract: The doses received by the patient during Computed Tomography (CT) examination are relatively significant compared with the doses received by patients undergoing classic X-ray examinations. Owing to this, each country should adopt a consistent policy to optimize the doses delivered to the patient during CT examination. One of the available options f... Show More