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

Estimated dose - Days
Estimated dose - ... Chest CT 3 mSv 12 ... guided intervention ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
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
99m radionuclide bone ... Chest CT 3 mSv 150 ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... #Radiation #Doses ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
compares to the background ... cells taking in 8 mSV ... happen to your body ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... #Comparison #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... preoperative stress testing