International Internal Medicine Journal(IIMJ)

Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Optimization of Routine Pediatric Computed Tomography Examinations in Hawassa City, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Andargie Baye Abegaz*, Teklehaimanot Mezgebe Nigusse, Boko Loko Safaye and Emnet Kebede Worassa
  
  Computed tomography (CT) has considerable impact in patient care. However, it is the most irradiating medical imaging technique in diagnostic radiology department. Optimization of pediatric CT is not well-practiced in developing countries. Protocols for some age groups were missed, and scan parameters are not adapted to the patient body size and age group. Furthermore, there are no established diagnostic reference levels to enhance dose optimization for pediatric patients at the local, regional, and national levels. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the optimization of routine pediatric CT examinations in Hawassa city, Ethiopia. A total of 360 pediatric dose records were reviewed for routine pediatric CT performed between January 1st, 2021 - May 30th, 2022. The data were analyzed using the statistical package for social science version 25 software. The Local Diagnostic R.. Read More»
  

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