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      Clinical application of 'Justification' and 'Optimization' principle of ALARA in pediatric CT imaging: "How many children can be protected from unnecessary radiation?".

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          Abstract

          Practice of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle in the developed world is currently well established. However, there is striking lack of published data regarding such experience in the developing countries. Therefore, the goal of this study is to prospectively evaluate CT request forms to assess how many children could be protected from harmful radiation exposure if 'Justification' and 'Optimization' principles of ALARA are applied before obtaining CT imaging in a developing country. This can save children from potential radiation risks including development of brain cancer and leukemia.

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          Journal
          Eur J Radiol
          European journal of radiology
          Elsevier BV
          1872-7727
          0720-048X
          Sep 2015
          : 84
          : 9
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Electronic address: sodhiks@gmail.com.
          [2 ] Departments of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
          [3 ] Departments of Radiology and Medicine, Pulmonary Division, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115, United States.
          Article
          S0720-048X(15)30002-4
          10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.05.030
          26072096
          46f83a8e-f2cc-471f-8753-16c95ed45436
          History

          CT imaging,Justification,Optimization,Pediatric patients,Radiation

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