Use of computed radiography in respiratory distress syndrome in the neonatal nursery.
A study was performed to establish the value of a computed radiography (CR) system in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). CR images obtained with various X-ray doses were compared with the images of a standard film-screen system. The image quality of CR taken with about one half radiation exposure, was comparable to that of the standard high speed film-screen combination. The use of CR could lead to a significant reduction in radiation in the neonatal I.C.U.
Nakano
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Department of Neonatology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Japan.
Odagiri
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K
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014962:X-Ray Film; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens