Abstract:This section provides an overview of ionizing radiation exposure and radiation protection using computed tomography (CT). Patients undergoing CT examinations as part of their diagnosis or treatment ar...This section provides an overview of ionizing radiation exposure and radiation protection using computed tomography (CT). Patients undergoing CT examinations as part of their diagnosis or treatment are exposed to ionizing radiation. A net benefit is justified for patients against potential risks induced by exposure to ionizing radiation. This section contains two main subsections: (1) radiobiology and radiation protection and (2) radiation dose in CT examinations. The first subsection reviews the interactions between ionizing radiation and matter, biological effects of ionizing radiation, causative relationship between radiation exposures and their effects, and radiation protection methods. The second subsection systematically reviews radiation measurements with a special focus on CT dose metrics and discusses their applications and limitations.Read More
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Date: 2023-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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