Gentle Imaging: Pediatric Radiation Exposure in Trauma-Pediatric Radiation Exposure in Trauma

Pediatric Radiation Exposure in Trauma - Handout

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This document discusses pediatric radiation exposure in trauma cases. It covers various topics such as radiation exposure in pediatric trauma evaluation, types of radiation, radiation units, radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging, CT radiation dose, CT vendor specific settings, comparison of CT radiation exposure from regional sites, and the use of contrast and sedation in pediatric trauma imaging. It also includes a case example and recommendations on what to image before transferring a patient. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration among CT vendors, technologists, radiologists, ED providers, and trauma surgeons for better outcomes. It highlights the principles of the Image Gently initiative, which focuses on reducing radiation dose while maintaining imaging quality. The document also cautions against the use of pan scanning, which can increase radiation dose without clinical benefit. Overall, the document provides information on radiation exposure and safety considerations in pediatric trauma imaging.

Keywords

pediatric radiation exposure

trauma cases

radiation exposure

pediatric trauma evaluation

CT radiation dose

CT vendor specific settings

pediatric trauma imaging

collaboration

Image Gently initiative

safety considerations