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

Estimated dose - Days
1 day Head CT ... #Background #Radiation ... #Comparison #Table ... 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 ... #Doses #Imaging ... #Comparison #Table ... Testing #Study #Peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK