EuroSafe Imaging Session

EU 18 - Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs): a key to optimised radiation dose

March 7, 09:30 - 11:00 CET

3 min
Chairperson's introduction
18 min
From basic concepts to dynamic DRLs: evolution and clinical impact
  1. To explain the core concept of DRLs.
  2. To outline the limitations of static approaches and define the term "dynamic DRLs".
  3. To analyse the clinical impact of implementing DRLs on optimisation.
18 min
Expanding DRLs beyond traditional modalities (e.g., hybrid imaging, imaging in RT)
  1. To define the role of DRLs in hybrid imaging and radiotherapy imaging.
  2. To identify challenges in establishing DRLs in hybrid imaging and radiotherapy imaging.
  3. To review current approaches for DRL development in hybrid imaging and radiotherapy imaging.
18 min
Challenges in setting paediatric DRLs
  1. To identify the specific characteristics of paediatric patients that make establishing DRLs more complex compared to adults.
  2. To explain the challenges associated with patient grouping for paediatric DRLs.
  3. To describe the practical difficulties in collecting data for paediatric examinations across diverse institutions and equipment.
18 min
Harnessing big data and AI for DRLs: advancing establishment, application, and training
  1. To appreciate the role of AI in the establishment and use of DRLs.
  2. To understand the potential applications of AI in DRLs, including education and training.
  3. To learn how AI can assist in dose estimation and radiation protection optimisation.
15 min
Panel discussion: Adult and paediatric DRLs: what can we expect in the years to come?