Authors :
Piyush Kant; Arshad Alam Khan; Komal Priya
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Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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Abstract :
The primary objective of this investigation is
to comprehensively evaluate potential strategies to
mitigate the risk of radiation-induced ailments
stemming from the excessive exposure of radiosensitive
organs such as the eyes, thyroid, breast, and gonads
during CT scans, without compromising diagnostic
image quality. In the methodology, a thorough
examination and synthesis of existing literature were
conducted, encompassing various studies and their
respective findings. By scrutinizing the results and
conclusions of these studies, the aim was to identify
optimal approaches for minimizing the risk of
radiation-related diseases associated with the
overexposure of radiosensitive organs.
The culmination of this analysis revealed a range
of methods tailored to protect specific radiosensitive
organs. Notably, for safeguarding the eye lens, gantry
tilting emerged as the most efficacious technique.
However, circumstances may arise where gantry tilting
is impractical; in such cases, the utilization of silicon
rubber shielding combined with tube current
modulation was deemed viable. Furthermore, for other
radiosensitive organs, such as the thyroid, breast, and
gonads, the implementation of tube current modulation,
supplemented by ADMIRE 3, was identified as a
significantly effective measure. In conclusion, this study
underscores the importance of adopting targeted
strategies to mitigate radiation risks while preserving
diagnostic image quality during CT scans. By
leveraging techniques such as gantry tilting, silicon
rubber shielding, and tube current modulation with
ADMIRE 3, healthcare practitioners can enhance
patient safety and minimize the likelihood of radiation-
induced health complications. Additionally, ensuring
the authenticity of these findings, plagiarism was
rigorously checked to maintain the integrity of the
research.
Keywords :
SODAR, Gantry Tilting, Radiological Staff Training, Tube Current Modulation, ADMIRE.
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The primary objective of this investigation is
to comprehensively evaluate potential strategies to
mitigate the risk of radiation-induced ailments
stemming from the excessive exposure of radiosensitive
organs such as the eyes, thyroid, breast, and gonads
during CT scans, without compromising diagnostic
image quality. In the methodology, a thorough
examination and synthesis of existing literature were
conducted, encompassing various studies and their
respective findings. By scrutinizing the results and
conclusions of these studies, the aim was to identify
optimal approaches for minimizing the risk of
radiation-related diseases associated with the
overexposure of radiosensitive organs.
The culmination of this analysis revealed a range
of methods tailored to protect specific radiosensitive
organs. Notably, for safeguarding the eye lens, gantry
tilting emerged as the most efficacious technique.
However, circumstances may arise where gantry tilting
is impractical; in such cases, the utilization of silicon
rubber shielding combined with tube current
modulation was deemed viable. Furthermore, for other
radiosensitive organs, such as the thyroid, breast, and
gonads, the implementation of tube current modulation,
supplemented by ADMIRE 3, was identified as a
significantly effective measure. In conclusion, this study
underscores the importance of adopting targeted
strategies to mitigate radiation risks while preserving
diagnostic image quality during CT scans. By
leveraging techniques such as gantry tilting, silicon
rubber shielding, and tube current modulation with
ADMIRE 3, healthcare practitioners can enhance
patient safety and minimize the likelihood of radiation-
induced health complications. Additionally, ensuring
the authenticity of these findings, plagiarism was
rigorously checked to maintain the integrity of the
research.
Keywords :
SODAR, Gantry Tilting, Radiological Staff Training, Tube Current Modulation, ADMIRE.