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How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
Head CT 2 mSv 8 ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table ... Risks #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
50 CXRs Head CT ... #Background #Radiation ... #Comparison #Table ... Risks #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK