Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach
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Author: Denise L. Lazo
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 17RQ
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Correctness or incorrectness of the statement, “Varying the pitch and speed of the couch in CT examinations affects the ionizing radiation dosage.”
Introduction:
Attempts were made in Computed Tomography (CT) to reduce dosage in pediatric (pedi) imaging. Dosage modulation is also governed by varying the pitch and speed of the couch in CT.
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