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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
Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... 2008 #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
dose - Days of background ... 3 mSv/year 1 day ... 4-6 years #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
Safe Living After ... standing water & wear ... boots, gloves & a mask ... InfectiousDiseases #PatientInfo ... #differential #
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
and Pelvis 10 mSv ... 1 year - Barium ... 1 year MEN’S IMAGING ... 7 weeks #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
compares to the background ... doesn’t imply safety ... cells taking in 8 mSV ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation
Safe Living After Transplant: Hand-washing and direct contact
 • After touching or cleaning up after animals
Safe Living After ... touching soil - Wear ... protective foot wear ... & a mask while ... #Handwashing #patientinfo
Safe Living After Transplant: Respiratory hygiene / respiratory infection prevention
 • Wear a mask when around
Safe Living After ... prevention • Wear ... a mask when around ... InfectiousDiseases #patientinfo