Abstract
This study was performed to measure the entrance surface air kerma (ESAK) for optimisation of chest X-ray examination of children in general radiography hospitals in Khartoum. ESAK was estimated using the X-ray tube output exposure and patient-specific exposure parameters collected during routine examinations. The estimated ESAK values per radiography ranged from 17 to 89 μGy, 32 to 161, 67 to 242, 77 to 278; and from 95 to 389 μGy for Newborn, 1, 5, 10 and 15 y children, respectively. Doses are comparable with a previous study and are somewhat higher than the UK reference dose levels. The study demonstrated the necessity to follow guidelines for quality radiograph as a key element in the optimisation of X-ray examination of children. Frequent dose measurements are of particular importance for the optimisation of X-ray examination of children in general radiography hospitals.
Original language | English |
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Article number | nct073 |
Pages (from-to) | 310-314 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Radiation Protection Dosimetry |
Volume | 156 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiation
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health