by Bhaswati Guha Majumder - May 7, 2021 07:23 AM
Representative image of a CT scan
Snapshot
An Indian radiology body has differed from the AIIMS director s comments about radiation and subsequent impact of a CT scan.
Here s a look back at the scientific literature on the matter.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria recently said that a CT scan is equivalent to 300-400 X-rays and should be avoided for mild Covid-19 cases.
In response, the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) dismissed Guleriaâs claims by calling it âmisleadingâ.
According to the association, CT scans are an important component of Covid-19 diagnosis and they can determine the severity of the disease.