Abstract:• Ideal DRLs were determined by a CT patient-dose survey applied to available scanners. • 'Optimum number of CT scanners' statistically determined for DRLs is 43%. • Optimum number can be used for DRLs as if 'ideal DRLs' were determined by all scanners.
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