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Table 5

Comparison of DRLs assessed in terms of CTDIvol and DLP with those of previous studies.

  This study Morocco 2021 Saudi Arabia
2022
IRSN 2023
  3rd CTDIvol 3rd DLP 3rd CTDIvol 3rd DLP 3rd CTDIvol 3rd DLP 3rd CTDIvol 3rd DLP
Brain C− 64,45 1405,77 57.4 1020 48 962 46 850
Chest C− 11,13 417,73 12.3 632 7 250 9,5 350
Abdomen C− 9,35 515,21 10.9 714        
Abdomen C+ 9,74 529,31            
Abdomen and Pelvis (AP) C+ 8,14 444,51     11 957 13 625
Chest Abdomen and Pelvis (CAP) C+ 8,51 571,30         11 750

Calculated DRLs in terms of CTDIvol and DLP are indicated for each CT-exam.

C+: with contrast media.

C−: without contrast media.

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