What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric fluoroscopy based on weight stratification.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Local diagnostic reference levels for pediatric fluoroscopy in a Brazilian tertiary referral center: A weight‑based analysis

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

Establishing local weight-based diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric fluoroscopy reveals a critical need for structured dose monitoring, protocol optimization, and continuous professional training. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Key Points

To establish diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric fluoroscopy based on weight stratification.
Conducted a systematic report of DRLs for pediatric fluoroscopy
Utilized weight-based stratification for analysis
Emphasized the need for structured dose monitoring and protocol optimization
Established the first systematic DRLs for pediatric fluoroscopy in Brazil
Highlighted the importance of continuous professional training in dose monitoring

Abstract

This is the first Brazilian study to systematically report DRLs for diagnostic pediatric fluoroscopy using weight-based stratification, that support the need for structured dose monitoring, protocol optimization, and continuous professional training.

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Claudia M. C. Ribeiro

Tainá Olivieri Chaves

Marcos Decnop

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Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics

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National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Instituto Evandro Chagas

Instituto Nacional do Câncer

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