Diagnostic x-rays in late pregnancy and in the neonate.
A survey has been carried out of current practice of radiology in late pregnancy and in neonates in the U.K. In major hospital centres, up to 34-8% of all pregnancies are still X-rayed, as well as up to 10% of neonates. It is suggested that criteria for X-ray examinations in late pregnancy and of the neonate need closer scrutiny.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005333:Fetus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D012306:Risk