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Shows the distribution of scanners within the hospital, the protocol distribution on each scanner type, and the radiation dose by scanner type.
| Somatom Flash | Somatom Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of scanners | 5 | 2 |
| Located in emergency department | 1 | 0 |
| Located in Cancer Center | 2 | 1 |
| Located in non-specialized settings | 2 | 1 |
| Abdomen-Pelvis protocols | 28 | 0 |
| GI protocols | 2 | 1 |
| GU protocols | 6 | 8 |
| Vascular protocols | 15 | 19 |
| Mean CTDIvol (mGy) | 15.2 ± 7.3 | 18.9 ± 6.7* |
P<0.05
