Radiation Dose Management of Pregnant Patients, Pregnant Staff and Paediatric Patients
Radiation Dose Management of Pregnant Patients, Pregnant Staff and Paediatric Patients:
Diagnostic and interventional radiology
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0750313188 | 376 Pages | PDF EPUB | 18 MB
Diagnostic and interventional radiology
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0750313188 | 376 Pages | PDF EPUB | 18 MB
X-ray diagnostic or interventional examinations are needed during pregnancy to provide information for significant medical problems and emergency situations. When this occurs, it is important to follow the right steps to minimize conceptus radiation dose. Occasionally, pregnant patients are also exposed accidentally to X-rays. These patients need different dose management in comparison with those exposed intentionally. Furthermore, proper dose management is needed for pregnant staff working with X-rays. Additionally, the dose management of paediatric patients undergoing radiology procedures requires special attention because children are especially vulnerable to X-rays. They have longer life expectancy to develop radiogenic health effects and they receive a higher radiation dose than necessary if the acquisition protocol is not adjusted to their small body size.