Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar
<h2>Objectives</h2> <p>To describe first experience of integrating assessment of image quality in paediatric X-ray computed tomography (CT) with analysis of the radiation dose indices to develop reference doses called acceptable quality dose (AQD).</p> <h2>Methods</h...
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| author | Mohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812) |
| author2 | Huda AlNaemi (14146740) Vishwanatha Kini (8361180) Shady Alkhazzam (14146743) Madan M. Rehani (3252414) |
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| author_facet | Mohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812) Huda AlNaemi (14146740) Vishwanatha Kini (8361180) Shady Alkhazzam (14146743) Madan M. Rehani (3252414) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Mohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812) Huda AlNaemi (14146740) Vishwanatha Kini (8361180) Shady Alkhazzam (14146743) Madan M. Rehani (3252414) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2022-11-22T21:11:06Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Clinical sciences Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging General Medicine |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
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| description | <h2>Objectives</h2> <p>To describe first experience of integrating assessment of image quality in paediatric X-ray computed tomography (CT) with analysis of the radiation dose indices to develop reference doses called acceptable quality dose (AQD).</p> <h2>Methods</h2> <p>Image quality was scored by the radiologists at a tertiary care hospital in Qatar on a scale of 0 to 4 using the recently published scoring criteria. The patients undergoing head, chest and abdomen CT were divided in different weight groups as follows: < 5 kg, 5–< 15 kg, 15–< 30 kg, 30–< 50 kg, 50–< 80 kg and > 80 kg. The images that were clinically acceptable (score of 3) were included for assessment of median values of CTDIvol and DLP to obtain AQDs in different weight groups.</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>After initial training in image quality scoring of CT images of 49 patients by three radiologists, the study on 715 patients indicated 665 studies (93%) were clinically acceptable as per scoring criteria. The median CTDIvol values for the above weight groups were 16, 20, 22, 22, 27 and 27 mGy and the median DLP values for these weight groups were 271, 377, 463, 486, 568 and 570 mGy cm, respectively, for head CT. Similar values are presented for chest and abdomen CTs.</p> <h2>Conclusions</h2> <p>The first ever experience of starting with image quality assessment and integrating it with analysis of dose indices to obtain AQD values shall provide a workable model for others and values for comparison within the facility and in other facilities leading to optimisation.</p> <h2>Key Points</h2> <p>• The first study to integrate image quality assessment with analysis of patient dose indices shows feasibility for routine practice in other centres.</p> <p>• The values of acceptable quality dose (AQD) were provided for head, chest and abdomen CT of children divided into weight groups rather than age. They shall act as reference values for future studies.</p> <p>• Verification of our findings on proportional increase in exposure parameters (CTDIvol and DLP) with weight by other investigators shall be helpful.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: European Radiology<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7</a></p> |
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| spelling | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in QatarMohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812)Huda AlNaemi (14146740)Vishwanatha Kini (8361180)Shady Alkhazzam (14146743)Madan M. Rehani (3252414)Clinical sciencesRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and imagingGeneral Medicine<h2>Objectives</h2> <p>To describe first experience of integrating assessment of image quality in paediatric X-ray computed tomography (CT) with analysis of the radiation dose indices to develop reference doses called acceptable quality dose (AQD).</p> <h2>Methods</h2> <p>Image quality was scored by the radiologists at a tertiary care hospital in Qatar on a scale of 0 to 4 using the recently published scoring criteria. The patients undergoing head, chest and abdomen CT were divided in different weight groups as follows: < 5 kg, 5–< 15 kg, 15–< 30 kg, 30–< 50 kg, 50–< 80 kg and > 80 kg. The images that were clinically acceptable (score of 3) were included for assessment of median values of CTDIvol and DLP to obtain AQDs in different weight groups.</p> <h2>Results</h2> <p>After initial training in image quality scoring of CT images of 49 patients by three radiologists, the study on 715 patients indicated 665 studies (93%) were clinically acceptable as per scoring criteria. The median CTDIvol values for the above weight groups were 16, 20, 22, 22, 27 and 27 mGy and the median DLP values for these weight groups were 271, 377, 463, 486, 568 and 570 mGy cm, respectively, for head CT. Similar values are presented for chest and abdomen CTs.</p> <h2>Conclusions</h2> <p>The first ever experience of starting with image quality assessment and integrating it with analysis of dose indices to obtain AQD values shall provide a workable model for others and values for comparison within the facility and in other facilities leading to optimisation.</p> <h2>Key Points</h2> <p>• The first study to integrate image quality assessment with analysis of patient dose indices shows feasibility for routine practice in other centres.</p> <p>• The values of acceptable quality dose (AQD) were provided for head, chest and abdomen CT of children divided into weight groups rather than age. They shall act as reference values for future studies.</p> <p>• Verification of our findings on proportional increase in exposure parameters (CTDIvol and DLP) with weight by other investigators shall be helpful.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: European Radiology<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7</a></p>2022-11-22T21:11:06ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s00330-020-07375-7https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Development_of_image_quality_related_reference_doses_called_acceptable_quality_doses_AQD_in_paediatric_CT_exams_in_Qatar/21590943CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/215909432022-11-22T21:11:06Z |
| spellingShingle | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar Mohammad Hassan Kharita (14158812) Clinical sciences Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging General Medicine |
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| title | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| title_full | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| title_fullStr | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| title_short | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| title_sort | Development of image quality related reference doses called acceptable quality doses (AQD) in paediatric CT exams in Qatar |
| topic | Clinical sciences Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging General Medicine |