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MO‐A‐218‐01: CT Protocol Review ‐ Practical Tips for Imaging Physicists
Author(s) -
Pizzutiello R
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.4735772
Subject(s) - medical physicist , mammography , medical physics , protocol (science) , medical imaging , presentation (obstetrics) , image quality , schedule , scanner , quality (philosophy) , medical practice , computer science , medicine , nuclear medicine , radiology , physics , medical education , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , alternative medicine , pathology , cancer , quantum mechanics , breast cancer , operating system
In the 1980's and 90's, when every mammography department had a wet film processor and a sundial to keep the schedule, medical physicists performing mammography surveys were primarily focused on measuring machine performance and image quality. As our professional experience matured, medical physicists began to learn that they were uniquely qualified to help to recommend technique factors that would balance dose and image quality. Technique charts using different kVp, target‐filter combinations and AEC modes gradually became common and patients benefitted from our input. With the revolutionary change in CT Scanner technology and utilization, medical physicists have begun to contribute their expertise to developing and improving CT protocols. This presentation will present practical challenges and offer some directions for the practicing medical physicist who desires to participate in this critical and emerging aspect of imaging physics practice: CT Protocol Review.