When it comes to imaging procedures like these (as well as CT scans, ultrasounds, etc.) many patients feel a certain amount of anxiety over this radiation exposure. But did you know that you’re actually exposed to regular doses of radiation in your daily life? Let’s take a look at some of these sources and put things into perspective.
Radiation Exposure: What is The Risk Of Each Imaging Exam?
While it’s true enough that some imaging devices exert radiation as they scan, patients should not be worried; the radiation dose is so low that it is comparable to the radiation we receive from the environment naturally. But, in order to truly understand the potential impact of imaging device radiation exposure, we’d like to look at how much radiation each of our imaging devices exert.