The Physics Teacher, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 354–358, September 2004
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Table I. Typical x-ray absorbed dose.
Source of ExposureAbsorbed Dose (mGy)
Extremities x-ray0.010
Chest x-ray0.080
Dental x-ray0.100
Head/neck x-ray0.200
Hip x-ray0.830
Upper GI Series2.45
CT (head and body)1.10
x-ray shoe fitter100-1,160
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Table II. Ionizing radiation dose equivalent from various sources.
Source of ExposureDose Equivalent
Average dose to U.S. public from all sources3.60 mSv/yr
Occupational exposure limits for declared pregnant women radiation workers5 mSv/yr
Occupational dose limit for radiation workers50 mSv/yr
X-ray shoe fitter (leakage within 10 ft of back for 2 hours per day)2 mSv/day
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