# Optimizing radiation dose and image quality in neonatal mobile radiography

## TL;DR

This study finds the best radiation dose for neonatal X-rays to reduce exposure while keeping image quality high for accurate diagnosis.

## Contribution

The study identifies optimal radiation dose parameters (65 kVp and 1.2 mAs) for neonatal mobile radiography.

## Key findings

- 65 kVp and 1.2 mAs provided the best balance between low radiation exposure and high image quality.
- Optimized parameters can reduce radiation risk while maintaining diagnostic accuracy in neonates.

## Abstract

Children are more susceptible to radiation exposure than adults. Therefore, determining an appropriate radiation dose requires balancing and minimizing radiation exposure while maintaining image quality (IQ) for accurate diagnosis. We evaluated the optimal radiation dose parameters for neonatal chest and abdominal mobile radiography by assessing entrance surface dose and IQ indices. A range of exposure parameters was tested on neonatal and acrylic phantoms, and the optimal settings were determined through visual and physical evaluations. Overall, 65 kVp and 1.2 mAs provided the best balance between minimizing radiation exposure and maintaining high IQ for neonates. This study offers essential insights into optimizing radiographic conditions for neonatal care, contributing to safe and effective radiological practices. These optimized parameters can help guide future clinical applications by ensuring reduced radiation risk and enhanced diagnostic accuracy.