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Study on Monitoring of Measurement of Radiation Doses in Paediatric Age Group in NICU and PICU | Chapter 9 | New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7

The dosages of radiation received by various age groups in the NICU and PICU, as well as in the general population, are studied. The AERB's radiation recommendations and international radiation safety laws were strictly followed during this study. Dedicated X-Ray Unit, meticulous collimation, minimal / optimal radiation factors, proper FFD, 1.5 mm Aluminum filter, C.R. cassettes, confirmed and calibrated X-Ray Machine, calibrated X-Ray dosimeter were all taken into consideration. To give information on paediatric dose levels, an X-Ray examination of paediatric patients was conducted at the B.V.D.U. Medical College and Hospital in Sangli. The purpose of the radiation survey is to ensure that the patient's radiation exposure in various exposures is within the safe limits set by the international and Indian Radiation Authorities. Pediatric and departmental radiologists assessed the critical image quality of radiographs. The outcome reveals a linear link between the dose given and the patient's age. Pediatric chest X-ray examinations were studied in the NICU and PICU to assess the radiation dosage received and draw conclusions. Quality control measurements on the X-Ray equipment were used to compute ESD. Radiation doses are also assessed directly using very sensitive, calibrated, and tested equipment.


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Arvind K. Takle
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. V. Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.

Nitin Gorde
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bharti Vidyapeeth Medical College, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.


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