Tighter scan ranges lower radiation dose in pediatric chest CT

Precise scan range planning reduces radiation exposure in pediatric chest CT, according to a new report. Limiting z-axis coverage to the clinically indicated area is key. (Exact dose reductions not reported in source.)

• The finding underscores the importance of strict scan range protocols in children.
• No specific study design, sample size, or dose metrics were provided in the source snippet.
• The source lacks quantitative details, limiting immediate clinical application.

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