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Case 1: CT Dose and Size-Specific Dose Estimate (SSDE)
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Explains common CT dose terms along with their proper usage and limitations.
Authors: M. Supanich, M; D. Peck
Target Audience: Radiologists, radiologic technologists and medical physicists working with computed tomography
This educational activity is free.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this case, the participant will be able to:
- Understand how CTDI and DLP are used
- Understand the limitations in these values with different size patients
- Understand the method used to determine the Size Specific Dose Estimate (SSDE)
- Understand the limitations in the use of SSDE
