Table 1:

Doses measured for all protocols on 64-row scanner (Toshiba Aquilion 64)

OrganW (T)Noncontrast Head CTPerfusionCTA
Dose (mGy)Weighted Dose (mSv)Dose (mGy)Weighted Dose (mSv)Dose (mGy)Weighted Dose (mSv)
Hemispheres0.0133.310.3366.220.6624.340.24
Skin (within scan area)33.1775.4126.27
Skin (total)0.0117.430.1737.90.3813.870.14
Eye lenses41.696.7414.86
Pituitary gland33.714.2620.07
Bone marrow (scan area)8.44.122.05
Bone marrow (total)0.124.60.562.360.2811.881.43
Thyroid gland0.041.490.061.040.0439.171.57
Lung0.120.80.10.480.062.990.36
Esophagus0.040.360.010.550.022.780.11
Breast0.121.690.20.390.051.470.18
Liver0.050.370.020.280.010.940.05
Stomach0.120.530.060.440.050.920.11
Ovaries0.080.280.020.330.030.350.03
Lower colon0.120.740.090.280.030.240.03
Bladder0.040.730.030.340.010.570.02
Testes0.080.310.020.270.020.280.02
Effective dose (women)1.651.624.27
Effective dose (men)1.651.614.26