Lead Shielding Design Principles in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Lead shielding design principles for CT, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, PET/CT, and radionuclide therapy—workload, use factor, occupancy, and barrier design.
Getting to the Core: Understanding CTDIvol and DLP in CT Dose Optimization
Physics Pulse Series overview of CTDIvol and DLP, explaining how these standardized CT dose metrics relate to scanner output, protocol optimization, and patient dose management.
Siemens CT Reconstruction Kernels: Understanding Image Sharpness and Quantitative Accuracy
Physics Pulse Series overview of Siemens CT reconstruction kernels, explaining kernel naming, resolution characteristics, and how kernel selection affects image quality and quantitative accuracy.
CT Protocol Optimization - Balancing Dose, Image Quality, and Compliance
Physics Pulse Series on CT protocol optimization: balancing diagnostic image quality with minimal radiation dose while meeting ACR and Joint Commission requirements.
ACR Accreditation Physics Requirements
Comprehensive guide to ACR accreditation physics requirements, including testing protocols, documentation needs, and submission requirements for various imaging modalities.
Evaluating the SMPTE Pattern: Ensuring Monitor Performance for Accurate CT Interpretation
Physics Pulse Series on SMPTE pattern evaluation: ensuring monitor performance, ACR compliance, and accurate diagnostic image interpretation.