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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
Medical Radiation Doses ... mSv 765 CXRs Upper ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... Testing #Study #Peds
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
Estimated dose - ... Days of background ... #Radiation #Doses ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... Testing #Study #Peds
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... range of enteric pathogens ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... medications *Reduce dose ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... mSv 3 years - Upper ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... #Radiation #Doses ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... undergoing AAA or upper ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
include increasing upper ... Evaluation: • Mild ... Treatment: Single dose ... Management #pediatrics #peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table