Reducing body CT radiation dose: beyond just changing the numbers.

OBJECTIVE CT dose reduction has become a top priority for many radiology practices as a result of federal and state initiatives and public concern. Implementing this in practice, however, is difficult because of the variability between practices, CT scanners, radiologist preferences, and institutional capacity. CONCLUSION This article will discuss strategies for successful CT dose reduction instituted in multivendor practices.

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