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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... Examinations ABDOMINAL ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... Comparison #Table #Risks
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
we will discuss later ... where the upper lobes ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Normal #Labeled
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
Estimated dose - ... days Chest X-ray ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Lateral view
On a normal lateral view the contours of the heart are visible and the IVC
mediastinum or upper lobes ... pathology in the lower lobes ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Labeled #RadiologyAssistant
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... Chest X-ray: ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(CXR), try rotating ... to, your vision does ... not seen on a CXR ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest