Patient Radiation Dose Assessment in Routine X-Ray Examination at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, South West Ethiopia

Abstract

Background:  High doses of ionizing radiation can lead to such adverse health outcomes such as cancer induction in humans. Although the consequences are less evident at very low radiation doses, the associated risks are of societal importance. Therefore, periodic dose assessments should be performed to optimize patient radiation protection. The aim of this study was to assess entrance surface dose for patients undergoing routine X- ray examinations at Jimma University Specialized Hospital.