scholarly journals Estimation of organ absorbed dose in pediatric chest X-ray examination: A phantom study

2020 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 108472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul H.M. Jamal ◽  
Inayatullah S. Sayed ◽  
Waliullah S. Syed
Keyword(s):  
Absorbed Dose ◽  
Phantom Study ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pediatric Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray

The Pediatric Chest X-Ray

2020 ◽  
pp. 161-181
Author(s):  
Loren G. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Human Brain ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tunnel Vision ◽  
Pediatric Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Areas Of Interest

The pediatric chest X-ray (CXR) provides a wealth of useful information. In most instances, clinicians are seeking more definitive information regarding the lungs. Findings can be subtle or obvious, but difficult to notice. “Tunnel vision” permits the human brain to focus on areas of interest, only to miss other important findings. This chapter discusses the clinical entities that can be identified on a pediatric CXR and presents examples of most of these entities. The CXR is best read in a methodical manner focusing one’s attention on the heart, lungs, aorta, mediastinum, bones, neck, abdomen, and the periphery of the CXR.

Optimization of exposure parameters for pediatric chest x-ray imaging

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Suk Park ◽  
Ye-Seul Kim ◽  
Hee-Joung Kim
Keyword(s):  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
Pediatric Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray

scholarly journals Assessment of radiation dose to pediatric patients during routine digital chest X-ray procedure in a government medical centre in Asaba, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Asogwa Chijioke Obiora ◽  
Hyacienth Uche Chiegwu ◽  
Akintayo Daniel Omojola ◽  
Ebube Mmeli Onwughalu
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Effective Dose ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Absorbed Dose ◽  
Field Size ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Risk Of Cancer

Objective: Radiation dose to pediatric patients have been widely reported, it is however necessary that imaging expert keep doses as low as possible to forestall stall long term cancer risk. This study is aimed at determining pediatric entrance surface dose (ESD), 75th percentile ESD, absorbed dose (D) and effective dose (E) for 0-15 years. Material and Methods: The study used a digital radiography (DR) unit with a grid system for each chest X-ray. The thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) used was encapsulated in transparent nylon, it was then attached to the patient skin (chest wall) and the second was placed directly at the posterior end of it. Results: The mean ESDs for the 4 age groups were as follows: 0- < 1 (1.54±0.74mGy), 1- < 5 (1.53±0.83mGy), 5- < 10 (0.55±0.39mGy) and 10- ≤15 (1.30±0.57mGy), with an overall mean of 1.23mGy. The 75th percentile ESD for each age group above 10 patients (excluding 5- < 10yrs) was 2.18, 2.19 and 1.75mGy respectively. The absorbed dose (D) ranged from 0.03-2.39mGy. The mean effective dose (E) for the 4 age groups was 0.18±0.03mSv. There was a good correlation between ESD and D (P = 0.001). A One-Way ANOVA shows that the field size and focus to film distance (FFD) affected the ESD and D (P < 0.001) respectively. The risk of childhood cancer from a single radiograph was of the order of (1.54-23.4) ×10-6. Conclusion: The 75th percentile ESD, E and childhood risk of cancer was higher than most studies it was compared with. The study reveals that machine parameters such as the field size and FFD played a major role in dose increase. Protocol optimization is currently needed for pediatric patients in the studied facility.

Dosimetry of pediatric chest X-Ray examinations in Togo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kokou Adambounou ◽  
Kouamivi Sedo ◽  
Amégninou Mawuko Yao Adigo ◽  
Lantam Sonhaye ◽  
Fabrice Sodogas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
X Ray ◽  
Pediatric Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray

Cardiac Interpretation of Pediatric Chest X-Ray

2011 ◽  
pp. 17-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ra-id Abdulla ◽  
Douglas M. Luxenberg
Keyword(s):  
X Ray ◽  
Pediatric Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray
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