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International survey on diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indications in plain radiography

  • By

  • Alexander A. Schegerer

  • Georg Stamm

  • Christoph Aberle

  • Josefin Ammon

  • Babak Bazrafshan

  • Markus Borowski

  • Rainer Eßeling

  • Bärbel Madsack

  • Roman Menz

  • Constance Müller

  • Nadia Oberhofer

  • Bernhard Renger

  • Julian Singer

  • Michael Verius

  • Michael Walz

  • Kerstin Jungnickel

  • December 4, 2024

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    All users of ionizing radiation must limit exposure to medically justified procedures and adhere to the ALARA principle.

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    The European Basic Safety Standards Directive mandates member states to establish and review diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for X-ray procedures.

  • 3

    Clinical DRLs are defined not only by anatomical location but also by clinical task and procedural technique for better optimization.

  • 4

    An international survey was conducted to define DRLs for frequently performed DX, IR, and CT procedures lacking national DRLs.

  • 5

    The study utilized anonymous dose-related data from various institutions to propose clinical DRLs based on the CAP approach.

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International survey on diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indications in plain radiography

  • by Alexander A. Schegerer, Georg Stamm, Christoph Aberle, Josefin Ammon, Babak Bazrafshan, Markus Borowski, Rainer Eßeling, Bärbel Madsack, Roman Menz, Constance Müller, Nadia Oberhofer, Bernhard Renger, Julian Singer, Michael Verius, Michael Walz, Kerstin Jungnickel

  • December 4, 2024

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