Should we pay attention to radiation exposure from brain computed tomography-related medical imaging in the NICU

Medical imaging consider the highest source of unnatural radiation in developed countries. Computed tomography (CT) has significantly higher radiation doses per study than standard x-rays and subsequent small but relevant increased risk of cancer. The ICU patients are especially sensitive because of increased needs for multiple medical imaging and radiation exposure. The goal of this study is to quantify cumulative effective dose (CED) of neurosurgical patients attributable to brain CT scans.