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    Evaluation of Radiation Dose for Pediatric Patients On Brain CT Scans as A Function of Protocol Used and Type of CT Device in The Palestinian Governmental Hospitals
    (Al-Quds University, 2024-01-06) Asala Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil; أصالة محمد محمود خليل
    Medical imaging, specifically computed tomography scans, plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, such as brain tumors, lesions, and strokes. This is particularly beneficial in pediatric cases where it can aid in diagnosis and potentially save lives. However, its use also raises concerns about unnecessary radiation exposure. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the existence of local Diagnostic reference levels in Palestine, and to contribute to national efforts in building national DRLs. A multi-center retrospective cross-sectional analytical design was carefully chosen for achieving the study’s objectives. A suitable protocol data and dose reports contain information from Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) were used to collect data in different hospitals of Palestine. A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet was used to analyze the collected data. Regarding the effect of types of protocols on the amount of patient dose, the results showed that all protocols were affected with the amount of patient dose but insignificant at the Dose Length Product. While regarding the effect of Equipment on the amount of patient dose, the results showed that all equipment models were insignificant with the amount of patient Computed Tomography Dose Index, Dose Length Product, (mAs and KVP). The findings showed that CT Dose Index vol and Dose Length Product values in the governmental hospitals were much higher than European Dose Length Product values, which proves that the governmental hospitals do not use a standardized pediatric brain CT protocol