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

Estimated dose - Days
3 mSv/year 1 day ... X-ray 0.01 mSv 1 day ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... Table • Starvation ... Ketoacidosis (AKA ... endocrinology #comparison ... #table
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
PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
X-ray 0.005 mSv 1 day ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
patient with known AAA ... compression of AAA ... bleed and known AAA ... the OR • HD stable ... is first-line study
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... and undergoing AAA ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
AHA consensus recommendations ... months old on day ... should undergo lab testing ... purposes of this algorithm ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... candidate for stress testing ... is based on ACC/AHA ... evaluation of stable
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Multitarget stool DNA ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Multitarget stool DNA ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing