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LDRLs for chest X-rays in adult patients on digital X-ray units

Expiry Date
: 01/08/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This article describes the procedure for establishing LDRLs for routine chest X-rays for adult patients on digital systems.

Keywords: Diagnostic reference levels; DRLs; chest X-ray; entrance surface air kerma; ALARA; digital radiography

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to serve as a guideline for the establishment of DRL values for chest X-rays and other anatomical regions for radiology departments at a local level.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, radiographers and other healthcare practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Dose optimisation through DRLs

  2. Procedure for the establishment of LDRLs for routine chest X-rays for adult patients
  3. How LDRLs compared to international values
  4. Revision of LDRLs requirement.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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