Managing Radiation Use in Medical Imaging: A Multifaceted Challenge

Managing Radiation Use in Medical Imaging: A Multifaceted Challenge

This special report aims to inform the medical community about the many challenges involved in managing radiation exposure in a way that maximizes the benefit-risk ratio. The report discusses the state of current knowledge and key questions in regard to sources of medical imaging radiation exposure,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Radiology 2011-03, Vol.258 (3), p.889-905
Hauptverfasser: HRICAK, Hedvig, BRENNER, David J, THRALL, James H, WAGNER, Louis K, ADELSTEIN, S. James, FRUSH, Donald P, HALL, Eric J, HOWELL, Roger W, MCCOLLOUGH, Cynthia H, METTLER, Fred A, PEARCE, Mark S, SULEIMAN, Orhan H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Applied radiobiology (equipment, dosimetry...)
Biological and medical sciences
Biological effects of radiation
Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects
Fluoroscopy - adverse effects
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - prevention & control
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Radiation Protection
Radiography, Interventional - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
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Zusammenfassung:This special report aims to inform the medical community about the many challenges involved in managing radiation exposure in a way that maximizes the benefit-risk ratio. The report discusses the state of current knowledge and key questions in regard to sources of medical imaging radiation exposure, radiation risk estimation, dose reduction strategies, and regulatory options.
ISSN:0033-8419
1527-1315
DOI:10.1148/radiol.10101157