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

Estimated dose - Days
X-ray 0.01 mSv 1 ... Abdominal CT ... 4-6 years #PatientInfo ... Risks #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
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
Medical Radiation Doses ... 200 CXRs Chest ... 2008 #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background ... Risks #Testing #Study
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... Examinations ABDOMINAL ... - Upper GI Study ... 7 weeks #PatientInfo ... #Radiology #Background
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal