The increased risk of pulmonary x-rays during the embargo is related to the likelihood of causing genetic abnormalities in the fetus, which can lead to malformations or diseases; however, this problem is rarely due to the need for a very high level of radiation to cause changes in the fetus.
Generally, the maximum recommended radiation during gestation is 5 rads or 5000 milirads, which is the unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed, since from this value the fetus may undergo changes.
- However.
- Most x-ray tests fall below the maximum value.
- Considered extremely safe.
- Especially if only 1 or 2 tests are performed during pregnancy.
Depending on the area of the body where X-rays are emitted, the radiation range varies:
Location of X-rays
Radiation Municipality (milirades)
How many X-rays can be obtained there?
1000 millicides – 1 rad
In this way, the pregnant woman may have an X-ray when requested, but it is still advisable to inform the doctor of the shame, so that the chuck used for radiological protection is correctly positioned on the belly.
In cases where the woman did not know she was embarrassed and that she was having X-rays, the test is not dangerous at all, even in the early stages of gestation, when the embryo develops.
However, it is recommended that when the embargo is discovered, the woman informs the obstetrician of the number of tests that have been performed, so that the value of the absorbed radiation is calculated, preventing the remaining embargo from receiving no more than 5 rads.
Defects and malformations that may occur in the fetus vary depending on gestational age, as well as the total glare of radiation exposed by this study; However, in this case, the main complication of radiation exposure during the embargo is that the cancer occurs during childhood.
Thus, a baby who has never been exposed to a large amount of radiation should be evaluated frequently by the pediatrician, to identify early changes and even initiate some form of treatment, if necessary.