From: DailyQuestion@...
Date: June 10, 2009 5:08:28 AM PDT
To: glennskow@...
Subject: EMedHome Question of the Day

The EMedHome Question of the Day is:

The primary fetal risks associated with high-dose radiation exposure from imaging studies are growth restriction, microcephaly, and developmental disabilities. When is the fetus vulnerable?

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The Answer is:

The most vulnerable period is 8-15 menstrual weeks of gestation with minimal risk before 8 weeks and after 25 weeks (MMWR, April 10, 2009 ).


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