Determination of reference dose levels among selected X-ray centers in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria

Determination of reference dose levels among selected X-ray centers in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria

Background: With increasing use of diagnostic X-ray machines across Lagos, South-West Nigeria, relevant international bodies have proposed the use of reference dose levels (RDLs) to help manage radiation dose to patients without compromising image quality. Objectives: The purpose of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Michael Onoriode Akpochafor, Akintayo Daniel Omojola, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Moses Adebayo Aweda, Helen Bolanle Ajayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
Subjects:
Entrance surface dose
milliampere seconds
peak tube kilovoltage
reference dose levels
technical factor
third quartile
Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2016;volume=13;issue=4;spage=167;epage=172;aulast=Akpochafor

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