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Safety Investigation of CT Brain Perfusion Scans: Update 11/9/2010.
Rockville, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; November 9, 2010.

This notice analyzes findings from a government initiative on CT scan injuries and provides recommendations to enhance safety and prevent such incidents.

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