Understanding Radiation Exposure During Fluoroscopy

Although CT scans, x-rays and other procedures aid in the diagnosis of injury and illness, the radiation emitted may eventually impact a child's health. In this Children's Channel video, Michael Rubin, MD, chairman of the Department of Radiology at Akron Children's, discusses the steps the hospital is taking to reduce radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures.

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