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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... Examinations ABDOMINAL ... Barium Enema (Lower ... #Imaging #ChestXRay ... Comparison #Table #Risks
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 ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Chest X-ray: ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
GRACE-2 Guidelines for Low-Risk, Recurrent Abdominal Pain in the ED

1) Should adult ED patients with low-risk,
Guidelines for Low-Risk ... patients with low-risk ... abdomen-pelvis ... patients with low-risk ... patients with low-risk
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
chest; CT abdomen ... if abdominal pain ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... incontinence - High-dose ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
ferritin, TSH, RF, ANA ... imaging of the lower ... extremities, CT ... of chest and abdomen ... after discussing risks