A Chest X-ray in children is a x-ray test of the chest. It shows pneumonia, inhaled objects, heart size. Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Pneumonia, inhaled objects, heart size.
Cough with fast breathing, suspected foreign body.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
X-ray
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a child chest x-ray show?
Pneumonia, inhaled objects, heart size.
Why is a child chest x-ray done?
Cough with fast breathing, suspected foreign body.
How do I prepare for a child chest x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a child chest x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a child chest x-ray take?
a few minutes
Chest X-ray in children किन गरिन्छ?
Cough with fast breathing, suspected foreign body.
Chest X-ray in children का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Chest X-ray in children गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.02 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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