Saturday 13th of November 2010 8:00:00 AM
We are very pleased to inform you of the update that the Society of Radiographers of Trinidad and Tobago received from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This update is centered on Radiation Protection in Urology and what professionals in the field need to pay attention to during these procedures. The IAEA website also contains information that we know you will find informative and useful.
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Radiation Protection in Urology
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Typical Radiation Doses in Urological Procedures
Procedures
Mean Effective Dose
Values (mSv)
Abdomen Radiography (AP)
0.7
Intravenous Urogram (6 films)
2.5
Micturating Cystourethrogram
1.2
Cystography
1.8
Lithotripsy
1.3
Nephrostomy
3.4
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
4.5
Ureteric Stenting
4.7
CT Abdomen
10
Renal Angiogram
2 to 30
Kidney Stent Insertion
12.7
Adapted from the IAEA release on Radiation Protection in Urology
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