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Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
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Medical Imaging - Radiation Dose
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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
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How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Skin exam for infection ... one post op Cardiology ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Treatment of COVID-19 Infection ... , may consider risks ... /benefits in setting ... Treatment #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
with epidemic risk ... be considered (doses ... PO in 2 divided doses ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Coccidioides - Negative ... invasive fungal infection ... surfaces - Infections ... useful in high risk ... - +BAL GM does
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... Almost always negative ... surfaces, Albumin, Infections ... useful in high risk ... Detection in BAL does