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

Estimated dose - Days
1 day Head CT ... 4-6 years #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background ... #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 ... 2008 #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background ... #Risks #Testing ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
age 1), radial head ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK