Medlantis

The physics of CT where it pertains to radiation dose and reference levels. How do x-rays work? how are they generated, and how do you assess radiation dose levels? X-ray interaction with material, its attenuation at different kV, and how to tune kV and tube current.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Acquire knowledge related to the risk benefit ratio of dose quality and risk of injury.
• Understand techniques that can be use to decrease dose
• Understand the role of beam hardening artifact in image quality