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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
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Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
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How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
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Medical Imaging - Radiation Dose
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Pericarditis - Definition and Diagnostic Criteria
Acute Pericarditis 
 • Inflammatory pericardial syndrome to be diagnosed with
inflammation by an imaging ... technique (CT. ... CMR). ... of 4-6 weeks or longer ... diagnosis #criteria #cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
by 24 hours or longer ... Risk factors 3. ... Imaging Patterns ... thrombosis Testing ... 58 mg/dL in one study
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... seen • Chest CT
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
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