Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Comparative Study
Unintentional exposure of neonates to conventional radiography in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
To evaluate the extent of unintentional exposure to X-rays performed during routine diagnostic procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). ⋯ In the NICUs participating in the study, neonates are currently being exposed to X-ray radiation in nonrelevant body regions. Higher awareness and training of the medical teams and radiographers are required to minimize unnecessary exposure of newborns to ionizing radiation.