Atul Padole MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ranish Deedar Ali Khawaja MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Roberto Lo Gullo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sarabjeet Singh MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Siemens AG Research Grant, Toshiba Corporation Research Grant, General Electric Company Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips NV

Anders Persson MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mannudeep K. S. Kalra MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alexi Otrakji MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Minal C. Jagtiani MBBS, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Madan M. Rehani, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Teaching points: Appropriate radiation dose utilization is important in CT scanning. Our exhibit will highlight our personal experience and content to teach the audience in a simplified “easy to understand” manner. 1. Importance of appropriate indication for CT scanning 2. Selecting and setting indication appropriate CT protocols 3. Scan parameters that help in appropriate dose utilization in CT 4. Good habits that help in radiation dose optimization 5. Pitfalls and errors in CT scanning that can affect associated radiation doses 6. Checking radiation doses to ensure appropriate use  

Table of contents/outline We will create and use our short video/animation clips to help audience understand the following 1. Effect of scan parameters on CT radiation dose 2. Effect of radiation dose on image quality and certain lesions 3. Iterative image reconstruction: How to set them up 4. Important “Always Do” prior to CT scanning 5. Critical “Never Do” in CT scanning 6. Dose checks and alerts: rational response  

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Padole, A, Khawaja, R, Lo Gullo, R, Singh, S, Persson, A, Kalra, M, Otrakji, A, Jagtiani, M, Rehani, M, Video Based Educational Program for Appropriate Utilization of CT Radiation Dose.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019195.html