EOS Scan Question: I spoke with a nurse at Rady Hospital and she said they never use breast or ovarian shielding because the doctors say it blocks their view of the scoliotic patient. She also stated the radiation dose is so much less in this scanner and added they have the child face away from the scanner so very little radiation reaches those areas. (It will be higher than the dose received using shields....) I admit I don't know how this machine works, but if they are scanning front and side, then doesn't that mean the radiation is coming in from the back and the SIDES where the breasts are located?
Is there any information documenting how deep the radiation penetrates?
I tried to look up the recommendations for the EOS scanner and haven't come across anything yet. The ads all show them being used without any protection when used for scoliosis. She said to the best of her knowledge they are not producing 3D images. My thought is that a 2D image would not be impeded by shielding.
I'd have to count the actual x-rays to be sure, but I believe my 12yro daughter has had 18 to date. (BTW, I am not asking for examples of how safe radiation is or that we are exposed to it in every day life.)
Please help me to understand the equipment and why shielding would be a problem in obtaining a useful x-ray.
A Mom
Is there any information documenting how deep the radiation penetrates?
I tried to look up the recommendations for the EOS scanner and haven't come across anything yet. The ads all show them being used without any protection when used for scoliosis. She said to the best of her knowledge they are not producing 3D images. My thought is that a 2D image would not be impeded by shielding.
I'd have to count the actual x-rays to be sure, but I believe my 12yro daughter has had 18 to date. (BTW, I am not asking for examples of how safe radiation is or that we are exposed to it in every day life.)
Please help me to understand the equipment and why shielding would be a problem in obtaining a useful x-ray.
A Mom
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