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Differences in radiation dose for computed tomography of the brain among pediatric patients at the e...

Differences in radiation dose for computed tomography of the brain among pediatric patients at the e...

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Differences in radiation dose for computed tomography of the brain among pediatric patients at the emergency departments: an observational study

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Differences in radiation dose for computed tomography of the brain among pediatric patients at the emergency departments: an observational study

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London: BioMed Central Ltd

Journal title

BMC emergency medicine, 2021-09, Vol.21 (1), p.1-9, Article 106

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English

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London: BioMed Central Ltd

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Background Computed tomography (CT) is associated with a risk of cancer development. Strategies to reduce radiation doses vary between centers. We compared radiation doses of CT brain studies between pediatric and general emergency departments (EDs), and determine the proportion studies performed within the reference levels recommended by the Inter...

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Differences in radiation dose for computed tomography of the brain among pediatric patients at the emergency departments: an observational study

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_3e5a7c92bcbb4748b1fe36f86bd9d733

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_3e5a7c92bcbb4748b1fe36f86bd9d733

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1471-227X

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1471-227X

DOI

10.1186/s12873-021-00502-7

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