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My son had 2 head cts when he was 3-4 because of 2 head injuries. they had me go in the room with him and hold his head still. would i of been exposed to radiation also? im concerned because ive already had past ct scans of my own?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes, you would have had some low degree of radiation exposure by being in the room during a CT. It is a lesser amount than the patient would receive. Always, for any medical X-ray/radiation exposure, the risk of undergoing the scan vs the benefit of the information gained by the scan is weighed.

Answered 6/30/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

This sounds unusual to me. The amount of radiation you would receive would be unlikely to cause damage, especially if in the past. I recommend bringing children with imaging needs to a children's hospital whenever possible. You are likely to have a study that minimizes radiation dose, and minimizes exposure to all concerned.

Answered 6/30/2021

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