Name:Omar Ahmed Alkhairi
Name: Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah ALAnsari
Name:HASSAN Jamal Jeddawi
Name:Mohammed Muslim Salm Alharbi
Name:Abdalgader Mohammed Faizo
Name:Rashad Fawzi Rashad Beyari
Name:Rozan yousef Hamza Mishiddi
Name:Abdulrahman Mohammed Abdulrahman Aldaoud
Name:Khaled Abdullah Alturkistani
Name:Karam adnan wafa
Name:Ammar Sami Felemban
Name:Asmaa Abdulrhman ALJIFRI
“Evaluation of radiation dose reduction strategies in pediatric radiology”
Abstract:
This paper examines the obstacles and methodologies associated with radiation dose reduction in pediatric radiology, emphasizing the impediments to the uniform use of these methodologies. A survey was administered to evaluate the understanding and behaviors of healthcare workers about radiation dose reduction strategies. Essential measures addressed encompass the ALARA principle, age-appropriate imaging modalities, tailored imaging procedures, and the implementation of modern technologies like Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). The survey revealed that although the majority of experts acknowledged the need of reducing radiation doses, obstacles such as reluctance to novel technologies, budgetary limitations, inadequate training, and restricted access to sophisticated equipment were prevalent. The results underscore the necessity for enhanced training, greater accessibility to modern technology, and the cultivation of a culture that emphasizes radiation safety.
Keywords: radiation dose reduction, pediatric radiology, ALARA principle, Automatic Exposure Control (AEC), age-appropriate imaging, and healthcare professionals.
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