Radiation Overdose during CT Scans Likely To Be Reduced By FDA Intervention

• Date: November 11, 2010
• Source: Admin

Reports about patients’ accidental exposure to excess radiation led to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigate into computed tomography (CT) brain perfusion scans. The findings reported no malfunction when CT scanners were used correctly. The probable cause for overdose was determined as improper scanner use. Nonetheless, FDA came up with a set of steps designed to improve safety procedures. The chances of overexposure to radiation could be lessened with these steps, if the CT scanners were not used in the correct manner.