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

Estimated dose - Days
background 3 mSv ... 1 day Head CT ... #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
head (age 3), internal ... brachial artery injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK