Estimate Effective Dose from DAP with This Simple Tool This tool provides an estimated effective dose (in millisieverts, mSv) based on the dose area product (DAP) value—commonly expressed in units like Gy·cm² or cGy·cm². It supports DAP-to-mSv conversions for various types of radiographic examinations. Please note: the result is an estimation , not an exact measurement. The calculation uses standardized conversion coefficients derived from ICRP Publication 103 and further detailed in the following reference: Wall BF et al. Radiation risks from medical x-ray examinations as a function of the age and sex of the patient. Report HPA-CRCE-028, Health Protection Agency (2011). Available at: www.hpa.org.uk How It Works: An Example Radiograph type: Abdomen AP DAP value: 2 Gy·cm² Conversion coefficient (Abdomen AP): 0.18 mSv per Gy·cm² Calculation: Effective dose = DAP × Conversion coefficient = 2 Gy·cm² × 0.18 mSv/(Gy·cm²) = 0.36 mSv...
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