Importance of patient radiation protection in computed tomography procedures

Abstract

The aim of the present work was to describe the importance of establishing a strong patient radiation protection program in computed tomography (CT) departments. Radiation protection in computed tomography (CT) deserves special attention since CT is the largest contributor to patient radiation exposure in diagnostic radiology. Radiation protection in CT examinations has been recommended by international organizations as well as AIEA program. As part of our proposals is the dose reduction in CT systems used, ALARA principle application and the enshrined the international guide regulations for the protection of patients were based on. For our staff working with ionizing radiation in CT departments is supervised under national authorities by legal limits but for patient radiation protection has not been involved in the national legislation.