Table III. Estimated average fetal dose (Kal et al., 2005.
| Procedure | dose to fetus (Gy) |
|---|---|
| Extremity | 0.00001 |
| Cervical spine | 0.00002 |
| Chest RX | 0.00008 |
| Pelvis | 0.00040 |
| Abdomen | 0.00290 |
| Hip | 0.00300 |
| CT abdomen | 0.05000 |
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