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

Estimated dose - Days
Estimated dose - ... 3 mSv/year 1 day ... 1 day Head CT ... 2 mSv 8 months ... months Abdominal
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
for 5 Year-Old ... 1/14th CXRs 2- ... Chest CT 3 mSv ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... 1 year - Barium ... 1 year MEN’S IMAGING ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... determine if stress test ... echo in the last year ... one post op Cardiology ... 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) ... and second ribs.1 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest