Radiation Dose Measurements in Routine X ray Examinations
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The aim of current study was to evaluate patient's radiation dose in routine X-ray examinations in Omdurman teaching hospital Sudan.110 patients was examined (134) radiographs in two X-ray rooms. Entrance surface doses (ESDs) were calculated from patient exposure parameters using DosCal software. The mean ESD for the chest, AP abdomen, AP pelvis, thoracic spine AP, lateral lumber spine , anteroposterior lumber spine, lower limb and for the upper limb were; 231±44 μGy,453±29 μGy, 567±22μGy, 311±33 μGy,716±39 μGy, 611±55μGy, 311±23 μGy, and 158±57 μGy, respectively. Data shows asymmetry in distribution. The results of were comparable with previous study in Sudan.
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