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Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
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Medical Imaging - Radiation Dose
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Figure 2. - Effective radiation doses associated with common cardiovascular imaging tests. The average effective radiation
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How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
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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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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
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The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
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Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
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If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
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