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

Estimated dose - Days
3 mSv/year 1 day ... 2 mSv 8 months ... Chest CT 3 mSv 12 ... months Abdominal ... Comparison #Table #Risks
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
1/14th CXRs 2- ... Chest CT 3 mSv ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... mSv 1 year - Barium ... mSv 1 year MEN’ ... #Background #Radiation ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... > 1% risk of CV ... determine if stress test ... echo in the last year ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
/50 Rule (part 1) ... was placed on 3 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest