| Table I. Typical x-ray absorbed dose. | |
| Source of Exposure | Absorbed Dose (mGy) |
| Extremities x-ray | 0.010 |
| Chest x-ray | 0.080 |
| Dental x-ray | 0.100 |
| Head/neck x-ray | 0.200 |
| Hip x-ray | 0.830 |
| Upper GI Series | 2.45 |
| CT (head and body) | 1.10 |
| x-ray shoe fitter | 100-1,160 |
| Table II. Ionizing radiation dose equivalent from various sources. | |
| Source of Exposure | Dose Equivalent |
| Average dose to U.S. public from all sources | 3.60 mSv/yr |
| Occupational exposure limits for declared pregnant women radiation workers | 5 mSv/yr |
| Occupational dose limit for radiation workers | 50 mSv/yr |
| X-ray shoe fitter (leakage within 10 ft of back for 2 hours per day) | 2 mSv/day |