The risk of cumulative radiation exposure in chest imaging and the advantage of bedside ultrasound

Luna Gargani, Eugenio Picano, Luna Gargani, Eugenio Picano

Abstract

The increasing use and complexity of imaging techniques have not been matched by increasing awareness and knowledge by prescribers and practitioners. Imaging examinations that expose to ionizing radiation provide immense benefits when appropriate, yet they may result in an increased incidence of radiation-induced cancer in the long-term. The radiation issue is relevant not only for the individual patient but also for the community because small individual risks multiplied by millions of examinations become a significant population risk. As recently highlighted by recent European and American Guidelines, the long-term risk associated with radiation exposure should be considered in the risk-benefit assessment behind appropriate prescription of diagnostic testing.

Keywords: Chest imaging; Lung ultrasound; Point of care; Radiation exposure.

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