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

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations ... X-ray 0.01 mSv 1 ... mSv 8 months Chest ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks
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
Estimated Medical Radiation ... Doses for 5 Year-Old ... Chest CT 3 mSv 150 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... ) — Chest 7 mSv ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Doses #Imaging ... Comparison #Table #Risks
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
of life: A CT ... of a few CT scans ... cells taking in 8 mSV ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
symptoms may include chest ... breathlessness, dizziness ... pre-existing history or risk ... consultation with cardiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... specific questions to ask ... one post op Cardiology ... Chest X-ray: ... medical and surgical management