Table 4 Typical values for examinations in adults for which National DRLs have not been set.
Examination items | Anatomical site (code) | Posture (code) | Projection (code) | Typical value (mGy) | Number of examinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thoracolumbar junction LAT | Thoracolumbar junction (674) | Unspecified (0) | Lateral (04) | 1.808 | 216 |
Abdomen RL standing | Abdomen (250) | Standing position (1) | Lateral-RL (05) | 0.829 | 21 |
Lumber spine LPO | Lumbar spine (354) | Unspecified (0) | LPO (12) | 1.505 | 130 |
Lumber spine RPO | Lumbar spine (354) | Unspecified (0) | RPO (13) | 1.352 | 128 |
Rib oblique view | Ribs (379) | Unspecified (0) | Oblique (09) | 2.510 | 38 |
Waters’ view in paranasal sinus | Paranasal sinus (116) | Unspecified (0) | Waters (47) | 1.127 | 85 |
Abdomen PA standing | Abdomen (250) | Standing position (1) | Frontal-PA (03) | 0.558 | 4162 |
Rib frontal view | Rib (379) | Unspecified (0) | Frontal-unspecified (01) | 1.829 | 46 |
Abdomen (KUB) PA standing | KUB (251) | Standing position (1) | Frontal-AP (02) | 0.558 | 84 |
Thoracolumbar junction AP | Thoracolumbar junction (674) | Unspecified (0) | Frontal-unspecified (01) | 0.923 | 223 |
