Table 3
Number of x ray pictures performed and mean surface entrance dose for each examination
Type of x ray
Number performed
Mean surface entrance dose (μGy)
Chest
333 (67%)
31.9
Abdominal
77 (15%)
31.8
Chest and abdomen
34 (7%)
43.7
Upper limb
46 (9%)
39.8
Lower limb
5 (1%)
36.9
Skull
3 (1%)
63