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How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
in paediatric radiology ... Head CT 2 mSv 8 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
) — Head 2 mSv 8 ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
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
50 CXRs Head CT ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... anterior sail sign ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... age 1), radial head ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
epicondyle > radial head ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
shaft with radial head ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... fat pad (sail sign ... normal radius frequently ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
compares to the background ... cells taking in 8 mSV ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... #Comparison #Table