Table 7.
Final Mean Patient Effective Dose
| Exam/Projection | Patient effective dose (mSv) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen–film | CR | DR | |
| Chest PA | 0.033 | 0.039 | 0.023 |
| Abdomen AP | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.24 |
| Pelvis AP | 0.52 | 0.75 | 0.26 |
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