Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy

National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Idu Industrial Area, Abuja, Nigeria

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• Research Article   
  Assessment of Radiation Dose in Computed Tomography Examination of Adult Patient in Abuja and Keffi, Hospitals in Nigerian
  Author(s): Sabiu L.K, Rilwan U*, Aboh H.O, Umar I and Abdullahi H. A
  
  Assessment of Radiation dose in computed tomography examination of Adult patient in Abuja and Keffi, Hospitals in Nigerian was carried out. The three study centers are National hospital Abuja, Garki hospital and federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa State. CT scan is considered to be the first investigative modality of choice for patient with severe head, chest and abdominal injuries. For us to achieve this, professionals must adhere to the principles of justification of practice and optimization of radiation protection. Dose report and scan parameters for head, chest and abdomen were assessed during seven months period at the three study centres. Ethical approval was obtained from the study centers. Data on CT Dose index (CTDI w) and dose length product (DLP) available and achieved on CT scanner control console was recorded for a minimum of 10 average sized patients for each facilit.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-9619.21.12.446

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