Table 2 Median and interquartile range of DLP values in unenhanced and enhanced CT examinations before and after radiological staff training (involving both technologists and radiologists). DLP values are expressed in mGy∙cm
Before training (centre 4) | After training (centre 4) | p value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Median | IQR | No | Median | IQR | No | ||
Chest (C−) | 680 | 513÷1053 | 127 | 413 | 323÷577 | 100 | <0.001 |
Chest (C+) | 1253 | 820÷1767 | 35 | 560 | 380÷760 | 50 | <0.001 |
Abdomen-pelvis (C−) | 967 | 633÷1247 | 191 | 607 | 460÷793 | 50 | <0.001 |
Abdomen-pelvis (C+) | 3227 | 1960÷4547 | 79 | 1760 | 1140÷2580 | 50 | <0.001 |
Whole body (C−) | 1167 | 733÷1600 | 36 | 800 | 547÷1113 | 50 | <0.001 |
Whole body (C+) | 2180 | 1373÷3400 | 509 | 1479 | 1053÷2180 | 106 | <0.001 |