Radiologic technologists often make diagnostic decisions based on a couple of key factors: the present appearance of a finding and the changes it undergoes over time. In some cases, especially with chest X-rays. This may mean that a patient has to undergo repeated imaging. This might seem inconvenient or unnecessary, but it’s vital to the …
Radiation dose charts are commonly used to see how much radiation a person gets from different radiology examinations. This is a common radiation dose comparison chart. It shows the approximate effective radiation dose in comparison to natural background radiation in months/years. If you need a radiation dose chart for your work, you are welcome to …
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How much radiation you get from an X-ray is a common question for Rad Techs. The following are answers for patients when they ask how much radiation they get during their x-ray exam. These answers are a compilation of replies given by licensed technologists from around the United States. I usually just tell them,”the more …
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