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Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy pp 59–69Cite as

Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnancy

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The decision to order diagnostic imaging in pregnancy is often filled with anxiety. Both the patient and provider may be fearful of the potential harmful effects of radiation on the fetus. The term radiation itself provokes images of atomic bombs and nuclear accidents. Although there is evidence that such massive doses of radiation may be associated with poor outcomes in pregnancy, it is the job of the clinician to educate women about the differences in dose and risk of radiation used in most diagnostic procedures.

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  1. Assistant Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Director of Ambulatory Services Division Department of Medicine Women & Infants Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 100 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA

    Margaret Miller MD

  2. Associate Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fellowship Director, Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Women & Infants Hospital, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA

    Lucia Larson MD

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    Miller, M., Larson, L. (2009). Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnancy. In: Rosene-Montella, K., Bourjeily, G. (eds) Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-445-2_5

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