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Relative effective doses for pediatric patients
| Patients | Head & neck | Chest | AP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 15 y | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| 10 y | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 5 y | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 y | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Newborn (0 y) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
Note: The relative effective doses are calculated against the effective doses for adults
