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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
and lateral abdomen ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... Tenderness to anatomic ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... XR, the capitate ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
- Upper GI Study ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... Fractures (medial/lateral ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
days Chest X-ray ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
cells taking in 8 mSV ... s use the same analogy ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #CT #Comparison ... #Table #Risks