Table 7.
The available Polish national diagnostic reference levels values adopted from other sources in 2005 for computed tomography [25]
| Anatomical region | Study description | DAP (mGy • cm2) | CTDIvol (mGy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Brain CT | 1050 | 60 |
| Facial CT | 360 | 35 | |
| Sinus CT | 360 | 35 | |
| Chest | Thorax CT | 650 | 30 |
| HRCT (lungs) | 280 | 35 | |
| Abdomen | Abdomen CT | 780 | 35 |
| Liver/Spleen CT | 900 | 35 | |
| Pelvis | Pelvis CT (pelvic organs) | 570 | 35 |
| Pelvis CT (bones) | 520 | 25 | |
| Spine | Spine CT (vertebral injuries) | 460 | 70 |
CT – computed tomography, HRCT – high resolution computed tomography, DAP – dose area product, CTDIvol – computed tomography dose index (volume)