ArticleSA journal of radiology2020
An audit of radiation doses received by paediatric patients undergoing computed tomography investigations at academic hospitals in South Africa.
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- Paediatric computed tomography diagnostic reference levels in Africa: A systematic review.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Radiographers' Paediatric CT Radiation Dose Consideration: A Quantitative Study at Hospitals in Urban South Africa.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2026Article
- Clinical Indication-Based Pediatric Diagnostic Reference Level Values for Abdominal Computed Tomography: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- A multi-institutional CT practices survey of pediatric head, chest, and abdomen-pelvis examinations.Acta radiologica open · 2025Article
- Paediatric minor head injury applied to Paediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network CT recommendations: An audit.SA journal of radiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDiagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are a crucial element of auditing radiation doses in paediatric computed tomography (CT). Currently, there are no national paediatric CT DRLs in South Africa.
objectivesThe aim of this article was to establish local paediatric DRLs for CT examinations at two academic hospitals and to compare paediatric CT radiation output levels with established DRLs in the developed and developing world.
methodComputed Tomography Dose Index
resultsOf the 1031 CT examinations performed, CT brain examination was the most common (755/1031; 72.23%). DLP values were increased in the after-hours categories compared to regular working hours at both hospitals. The largest increase was in the 0-1 year age group (150.56%). With the exception of CT Chest and CT abdomen in the 0-1 year age group, the CTDI
conclusionMost of the calculated DRLs are acceptable and internationally comparable. This likely indicates effective reduction techniques and protocols. Computed tomography body examination protocols for 0-1 year patients should be reviewed. Strategies should be implemented to limit higher doses in after-hours examinations.
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