Radiographic technic, safety, and interpretation in the newborn nursery

Cecelia L. Holbert; G. Donald Frey; Abner H. Levkoff; Elizabeth L. Travis

doi:10.1016/S0022-3476(75)80920-6

Radiographic technic, safety, and interpretation in the newborn nursery

Cecelia L. Holbert, G. Donald Frey, Abner H. Levkoff, Elizabeth L. Travis

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The technic and safety aspects of the radiographic evaluation of neonates with RDS are discussed. A study of radiographs taken in an intensive care nursery revealed that densitometric measurements are helpful in distinguishing changes in lung aeration from changes in radiographic quality. The radiation exposure to neonates was 5.1 (SD 2.3) mR per film and 44.9 (SD 39.7) mR per neonate. Limited chromosomal studies revealed no detectable abnormalities. The radiation exposure to the staff was minimal. The low-radiation exposure to the staff and neonates is the result of careful attention to radiation hygiene.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	968-972
Number of pages	5
Journal	The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume	87
Issue number	6 PART 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-3476(75)80920-6
State	Published - Dec 1975
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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Radiographic technic, safety, and interpretation in the newborn nursery

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