Table 3

Number of x ray pictures performed and mean surface entrance dose for each examination

Type of x rayNumber performedMean surface entrance dose (μGy)
Chest 333  (67%)31.9
Abdominal77 (15%)31.8
Chest and abdomen34 (7%)43.7
Upper limb46 (9%)39.8
Lower limb5 (1%)36.9
Skull3 (1%)63