Computed tomography radiation safety issues in Ontario
Healthcare Human Factors Group
Record ID 32006000880
English
Authors' objectives:
This appraisal discusses the computed tomography (CT) radiation dose issues found through a literature review, a CT survey conducted of 20 Ontario healthcare institutions (18 respondents) with 64-slice CT scanners, and interviews with CT experts. The topics that are appraised in this report include methods to reduce radiation dose, testing and inspection of CT scanners, coronary CT angiography radiation issues, and dental CT radiation issues.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Radiation Dosage
- Tomography
- Ontario
- Canada
- Coronary Angiography
- Radiography, Dental
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Advisory Secretariat
Contact Address:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, 20 Dundas Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 CANADA. Tel: 416-314-1092l; Fax: 416-325-2364;
Contact Name:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Contact Email:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Copyright:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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