Tag Archives: protocols

CT Practice Magazine
4
Feb

Overview

CT Practice Magazine provides pragmatic advice on CT protocols and dose optimization; it reviews reconstruction methods and spectral imaging; the magazine targets technologists radiologists and medical physicists.

Dose Reduction

Articles cover iterative reconstruction and automated exposure control; pediatric and adult low dose strategies are detailed; quality assurance and dose monitoring are emphasized.

Clinical Protocols

Content includes trauma vascular and oncologic CT protocols; case examples show protocol customization for clinical questions; workflow tips improve throughput and consistency.

Technology Trends

Reviews discuss detector design photon counting and spectral CT; vendor neutral comparisons help procurement decisions; future directions highlight AI integration and workflow impact.

Quality Assurance Radiation Safety in Imaging
4
Feb

Overview

QA programs monitor equipment performance image quality and radiation dose to ensure safe effective imaging services.

Technique

Routine phantom testing dose tracking and staff training maintain standards and regulatory compliance.

Clinical Uses

Dose optimization for CT fluoroscopy protocols and accreditation readiness for imaging departments.

Limitations and Safety

QA requires resources and institutional commitment. Continuous improvement reduces errors and enhances patient safety.