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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Barium Enema (Lower ... GI X-ray) 8 mSv ... years - Upper GI ... - Tomography (PET ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
nodules Previous chest ... lesion has been stable ... , which can be slower ... Intermediate probability: PET-CT ... Management #Radiology #CTChest
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
vancomycin (if SSTI or port ... suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... allopurinol 300 mg BID ... 100 000 (can be lower
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... imaging of the lower ... extremities, CT ... of chest and abdomen ... 6 Order 18FDG-PET