Assessment of Radiation Dose Optimization Techniques in Pediatric CT Scanning

The main purpose of this study is to use new methods to reduce radiation exposure for children when conducting CT imaging, but maintaining all diagnostic requirements. Using scan statistics and reviewing past CT images from different places, the study pays attention to dose measurements that include CTDIvol and DLP. Staff from the radiology area are interviewed and surveyed to assess their knowledge as well as their actions in line with protocols and use of technologies for dose reduction, for example, AEC, IR, and AI. A study found a big difference between the CT procedures for kids and demonstrated that AEC and IR can help protect children from exposure to excess radiation. Still, the fact that training is different for some staff and equipment is not the same for everyone makes it harder to manage the correct dose. The research reveals that AI may soon help with altering protocols and monitoring dosages. It sums up its findings by stating that proper guidelines, additional study for staff, and more technology are necessary for boosting tub for kids safety. They support the creation of safer approaches to using radiation on children in the field of radiology.