Evaluation of radiation dose to neonates in a special care baby unit

K. Alzimami; A. Sulieman; A. Yousif; E. Babikir; I. Salih

doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2013.11.035

Evaluation of radiation dose to neonates in a special care baby unit

K. Alzimami
, A. Sulieman
, A. Yousif
, E. Babikir
, I. Salih

Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging

King Saud University
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Sudan Atomic Energy Commission
Taibah University

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patient entrance surface dose (ESD), organ dose and effective dose for neonates in the special care baby unit (SCBU) up to 28 days after birth. A total of 135 patients were examined during 4 months. ESDs were calculated from patient exposure parameters using DosCal software. Effective doses were calculated using software from the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). The mean patient ESD per procedure was 80±0.02. μGy. The mean and range of the effective dose per procedure were 0.02 (0.01-0.3) mSv. The radiation dose in this study was higher compared to previous studies. A dedicated X-ray machine with additional filtration is recommended for patient dose reductions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	150-153
Number of pages	4
Journal	Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Volume	104
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2013.11.035
State	Published - Nov 2014

Keywords

Chest X-rays
Effective dose
Neonate dose
Pediatric radiology
Radiation exposure

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