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CT: Scan Doses: About radiation exposure - 03/2023

CT: Scan Doses: About radiation exposure
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Abstract

This handout explains the small risk from radiation during computed tomography (CT) scans at University of Washington Medical Center.

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
03/2023
Print Abstract
General Subject
About UWMC
Diagnostic Tests
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Specific Subject/Keyword
Cancer
CT Scan (computed tomography scan)
Radiation
Radiology
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction
Languages
English
Record ID
3796