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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
Anteroposterior and lateral abdomen ... mSv 150 CXRs Abdomen ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Tomography (CT) — Abdomen ... - Intravenous Pyelogram ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
risks/benefits in setting ... of short term treatment ... #Pharmacology #Table
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
dose - Days of background ... radiation Natural background ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... or MRI scan of abdomen ... Screening #Workup #table
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
compares to the background ... : A CT of the abdomen ... into relatable term ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background ... CT #Comparison #Table
Carnett's Sign to localize Abdominal Wall (Musculoskeletal) Pain
Step 1 : The clinician identifies and palpates the
abdominal tenderness (resting ... the examination table ... clinician palpates the abdomen ... shoulders off the bed, tensing
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
patellar reflex testing ... the edge of a table ... with the heels resting ... quadrant of the abdomen
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for CRC, Long term ... for CRC, Long term ... distal CRC, Long term ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
for CRC, Long term ... for CRC, Long term ... distal CRC, Long term ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing