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NEMA XR 29

Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management

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Organization: NEMA
Publication Date: 1 January 2013
Status: active
Page Count: 9
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This standard identifies common computed tomography (CT) system (i.e. scanner) attributes that contribute to or help perform optimization/management of doses of ionizing radiation while still enabling the system to deliver the diagnostic image quality needed by the physician. The CT group, MITA and NEMA as a whole conveys its determination and commitment to help ensure that clinicians have the tools needed to manage the amount of radiation that is used.

Document History

NEMA XR 29
January 1, 2013
Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management
This standard identifies common computed tomography (CT) system (i.e. scanner) attributes that contribute to or help perform optimization/management of doses of ionizing radiation while still...

References

This document references:
IEC 60601-2-44 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-44: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for computed tomography
Published by IEC on March 1, 2016
Replacement: This International Standard applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of CT SCANNERS, hereafter also referred to as ME EQUIPMENT. If a clause or subclause is specifically...
This document references:
NEMA XR 25 - Computed Tomography Dose Check
Published by NEMA on January 1, 2019
This Standard applies to particular dose-related notification and alert messages appearing on the operating consoles of CT scanners. This Standard is not intended to define all notification, alert,...
This document references:
NEMA XR 28 - Supplemental Requirements for User Information and System Function Related to Dose in CT
Published by NEMA on January 1, 2018
This Standard identifies uniform and standardized manufacturer’s information provided to users of a CT scanner. Users include people designated through an Access Control system to operate a CT...
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