AAPM CT protocols tackle dose, CT terminology
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has released scan protocols for frequently performed CT examinations.
The protocols summarize the basic requirements of CT exams and provide examples of scan and reconstruction parameters. They were developed by the AAPM Working Group on Standardization of CT Nomenclature and Protocols.
A PowerPoint presentation that includes the protocols can be found here. The presentation also includes information about factors that affect CT radiation dose, illustrations of CT dose index parameters and CT dose protocol concepts.
AAPM’s working group also developed a CT terminology lexicon that provides users with information to translate important CT acquisition and reconstruction terms between different manufacturers’ systems.
The protocols summarize the basic requirements of CT exams and provide examples of scan and reconstruction parameters. They were developed by the AAPM Working Group on Standardization of CT Nomenclature and Protocols.
A PowerPoint presentation that includes the protocols can be found here. The presentation also includes information about factors that affect CT radiation dose, illustrations of CT dose index parameters and CT dose protocol concepts.
AAPM’s working group also developed a CT terminology lexicon that provides users with information to translate important CT acquisition and reconstruction terms between different manufacturers’ systems.
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.