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Radiation dose for the ULDCT, LDCT, and SDCT
| SDCT-ULDCT (100% - [ULDCT/SDCT] · 100) | SDCT-LDCT (100% - [LDCT/SDCT] · 100) | LDCT-ULDCT (100% - [ULDCT/LDCT] · 100) |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage reduction | ||
| Difference CTDIvol | ||
| 66% | 10% | 62% |
| 65% | 20% | 56% |
| 68% | 24% | 57% |
| Difference DLP | ||
| 67% | 15% | 61% |
| 67% | 18% | 61% |
| 67% | 21% | 59% |
| Difference ED | ||
| 67% | 15% | 61% |
| 67% | 17% | 60% |
| 68% | 21% | 59% |
Note:—DLP indicates dose-length product; ED, effective dose.
