2017
Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making
Schuster AL, Forman HP, Strassle PD, Meyer LT, Connelly SV, Lee CI. Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making. Emergency Radiology 2017, 25: 41-49. PMID: 28948391, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-017-1557-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency providersCT scanRadiation doseCT radiationPercent of patientsTertiary care centerCT scan radiation exposureAbdominopelvic CT scansChest X-rayRisk/benefitModerate painAbdominopelvic CTRadiologist awarenessResultsA totalEmergency departmentCare centerPatientsStudy designDoseDose rangeRadiation exposureCTRadiation riskRadiologistsScans
2015
Communicating Potential Radiation-Induced Cancer Risks From Medical Imaging Directly to Patients.
Lam DL, Larson DB, Eisenberg JD, Forman HP, Lee CI. Communicating Potential Radiation-Induced Cancer Risks From Medical Imaging Directly to Patients. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015, 205: 962-70. PMID: 26295534, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.15.15057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiation-induced cancer riskCancer risk awarenessCancer riskRadiation doseOriginal research articlesMedical radiation exposureConsensus statementCT examinationsInclusion criteriaPatientsPotential riskInformed consentRadiation exposureDoseImaging proceduresPhysiciansRiskRisk awarenessRadiation riskMedical imaging proceduresSystematic literature reviewLimited awarenessImagingEducational initiativesLiterature review
2004
Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1
Lee CI, Haims AH, Monico EP, Brink JA, Forman HP. Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1. Radiology 2004, 231: 393-8. PMID: 15031431, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2312030767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsED physiciansCT scanCancer riskRadiation doseChest radiographsMost ED physiciansPercent of patientsAbdominopelvic CT scansAssessment of patientsEmergency department physiciansU.S. academic medical centersAcademic medical centerFlank painAdult patientsRadiologist awarenessDepartment physiciansMedical CenterPatientsCT dosesPhysiciansLifetime cancer riskDoseScansRadiologistsRisk
1995
Hepatic spiral CT: reduction of dose of intravenous contrast material.
Brink J, Heiken J, Forman H, Sagel S, Molina P, Brown P. Hepatic spiral CT: reduction of dose of intravenous contrast material. Radiology 1995, 197: 83-8. PMID: 7568859, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.197.1.7568859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaximum hepatic enhancementContrast material doseSpiral computed tomographyContrast enhancement indexUniphasic injectionComputed tomographyThin patientsContrast materialGrams of iodineIntravenous contrast materialMaterial doseReduction of doseHeavier patientsHepatic enhancementBiphasic injectionPatientsInjection protocolAdequate enhancementSubstantial cost savingsDoseSignificant differencesInjectionContrast enhancementEnhancement indexOutpatients