Jones J. et al. West J Emerg Med 2012; 13(2): 212-210
"Emergency physicians, now at the front line of patients’ exposure to ionizing radiation, should have a general understanding of the magnitude of radiation dose from advanced medical imaging procedures and their associated risks. Future areas of research should include the development of protocols and guidelines that limit unnecessary patient radiation exposure."
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RADAR Medical Procedure Radiation
Dose
Calculator
"This form gives radiation dose estimates for certain radiographic and nuclear
medicine procedures, based on literature reported values. Individual organ doses
and total body effective doses are given for these specified examinations, and
some combinations of examinations. In addition, a short statement is generated,
which may be useful as part of a patient consent form document, explaining the
radiation doses as numerical values and as equivalent days of exposure to
natural background radiation."
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"Calculate your dose and estimate cancer risk from studies including CT scans, x-rays, nuclear scans and interventional procedures."