Am Fam Physician. 2010 Sep 1;82(5):488-93.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20822083?dopt=Abstract
David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA, USA.
Pregnant women are at risk of exposure to nonionizing and ionizing radiation resulting from necessary medical procedures, workplace exposure, and diagnostic or therapeutic interventions before the pregnancy is known. Nonionizing radiation includes microwave, ultrasound, radio frequency, and electromagnetic waves. In utero exposure to nonionizing radiation is not associated with significant risks; therefore, ultrasonography is safe to perform during pregnancy. Ionizing radiation includes particles and electromagnetic radiation (e.g., gamma rays, x-rays). In utero exposure to ionizing radiation can be teratogenic, carcinogenic, or mutagenic. The effects are directly related to the level of exposure and stage of fetal development. The fetus is most susceptible to radiation during organogenesis (two to seven weeks after conception) and in the early fetal period (eight to 15 weeks after conception). Noncancer health effects have not been detected at any stage of gestation after exposure to ionizing radiation of less than 0.05 Gy (5 rad). Spontaneous abortion, growth restriction, and mental retardation may occur at higher exposure levels. The risk of cancer is increased regardless of the dose. When an exposure to ionizing radiation occurs, the total fetal radiation dose should be estimated and the mother counseled about the potential risks so that she can make informed decisions about her pregnancy management.
PMID: 20822083 [PubMed - in process]
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From: Mast Sanity
Dirty
Electricity: What You MUST Know Radio Show with Dr. Sam Milham
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Written in 1984-85 by Utah University
Prepared for:
Armstrong Laboratory (AFMC)
Occupational and Environment Directorate
Radiofrequency Radiation Division
2503 D Drive
Brooks Air Force Base, TX 78235-5102
AL/OE-TR-1996-0037
http://www.slavery.org.uk/RadiofrequencyRadiationDosimetryHandbook.pdf
Andre Fauteux,Publisher/Editor
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