Ionizing radiation from tests

Indicative list (just for the sake of knowing – and avoiding abuse – does not mean we should avoid them …)

Radiological examination: tooth panorama

typical active dose mSv 0.01

equivalent number of chest X-rays 0.5

equivalent length of stay in the natural environment 1.5

Radiological examination: chest

typical active dose mSv 0.02

equivalent number of chest x-rays 1

equivalent time in the natural environment 3 days

Radiological examination: mammography

typical active dose mSv 0.13

equivalent number of chest X-rays 6.5

equivalent time in the natural environment 20 days

Radiological examination: coronary angiography

typical active dose mSv 3.1-16

equivalent number of chest x-rays 155-800

equivalent residence time in the natural environment 16-80 months

Radiological examination: axial brain

standard active dose mSv 2

equivalent number of chest x-rays 100

equivalent time spent in the natural environment 1 year

Radiodiagnostic examination: pelvic axial

standard active dose mSv 7

equivalent number of chest X-rays 350

equivalent residence time in the natural environment 3.5 years

Radiological examination: bone scintigraphy

standard active dose mSv 3.6

equivalent number of chest X-rays 180

equivalent residence time in the natural environment 1.5 years

Radiological examination: liver scintigraphy

typical active dose mSv 0.7

equivalent number of chest x-rays 35

equivalent time in the natural environment 4 months

SOURCE: https://www.vita.gr/2015/01/23/ygeia/aktinobolia-athwa-h-epikindynh/