This review highlights the impact of protocol optimization on image quality and radiation exposure in CT scans, suggesting effective strategies for improvement.
Computed Tomography (CT) scans are indispensable in modern diagnostic imaging but are associated with significant radiation exposure. Optimizing CT protocols is essential to balance image quality with radiation dose reduction. This paper reviews key strategies for protocol optimization, including tube current modulation, iterative reconstruction algorithms, kVp adjustment, and advanced post-processing techniques. We present comparative data from clinical studies demonstrating how optimized protocols maintain diagnostic accuracy while lowering patient dose.
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Alharbi et al. (2025) studied this question.