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Table 4 Initial DRLs and achievable doses for CT examinations in MOHAP hospitals

From: Computed tomography radiation doses for common computed tomography examinations: a nationwide dose survey in United Arab Emirates

CT protocol	MOHAP DRL		Achievable dose
CT protocol	CTDI_vol/sequence, mGy	DLP/examination, mGy cm	CTDI_vol/sequence, mGy	DLP/examination, mGy cm
Head without CM	40	695	30	640
Head with CM	48	820	41	770
Abdomen-pelvis with CM	14	810	11	655
Abdomen-pelvis without CM	20	1025	17	605
Chest	10	275	7	250

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