Establishing paediatric diagnostic reference levels using reference curves – A feasibility study including conventional and CT examinations

Abstract

We conclude that weight-based DRL curves are a feasible approach and could be used together with DRL for weight groups. The main advantage of DRL curves is its application in the clinic. When the examination frequency is low, time to collect enough data to establish typical values for one or several weight groups may be unreasonably long. The curve provides the means to compare dose level faster and with fewer data points.