Radiation exposure in radiographic examinations of the newborn

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:7120495

Wesenberg, R L; Rossi, R P; Hendee, W R

Radiation exposure of the newborn during routine chest and abdominal radiographic examinations has been determined. The exposure has been measured at sites representing the entrance and exit chest, entrance, midline, and exit abdomen, the gonads, and the thyroid. Results of these measurements are reported as a function of kVp and in terms of mR received at the anatomical site per mR output of the generator at 24 in. (61 cm). This reporting procedure facilitates application of the results to exposure estimates under similar conditions at other institutions.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Colorado, Denver
• OSTI ID: 7120495
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 122:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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