Savings in CT Net Scan Energy Consumption: Assessment Using Dose Report Metrics and Comparison With Savings in Idle State Energy Consumption
Julia Schoen, Jonathan H. Burdette, Thomas G. West, Carol P. Geer, Megan E. Lipford, Jeffrey R. Sachs
Abstract
BACKGROUND. CT scanners' net scan state (i.e., image acquisition period) represents a potential target for energy savings through protocol adjustments. However, gauging CT energy savings is difficult without installing costly energy monitors.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineImaging phantomEnergy consumptionIdleScannerNuclear medicineRadiologyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceEngineeringElectrical engineeringOperating systemRadiation Dose and ImagingAdvanced X-ray and CT ImagingHealthcare cost, quality, practices