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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
AXR. ... radiation dose Ultrasound ... obstruction - Able ... causes of flank or abdominal ... scan) when an ultrasound
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... iMedEducation #AFLP
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... without contrast material ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... increase the risk ... of abdominal compartment ... Intubated: Initiate enteral ... limit them as able
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
background radiation Natural ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing