Fetal Dosing Flashcards
1
Q
Dose from Pelvic XR (mSv)
A
1.7 mSv
2
Q
Dose from AXR (mSv)
A
2.6
3
Q
Dose from Barium Enema (mSv)
A
16.0
4
Q
Dose from CT pelvis (mSv)
A
25
5
Q
What is the risk of paediatric cancer from 1mSv?
A
1 in 13,000
6
Q
What does 25mSV exposure do to paediatric cancer risk?
A
doubles it (1 in 500; natural incidence is 1 in 500.)
This is only for paediatric specific <15 cancer will also have effect on lifetime risks of cancer
7
Q
Dose from CXR (mSv)
A
0.01 - 0.02
