Emerging concepts in pediatric emergency radiology.

TitleEmerging concepts in pediatric emergency radiology.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsBaker N, Woolridge D
JournalPediatr Clin North Am
Volume60
Issue5
Pagination1139-51
Date Published2013 Oct
ISSN Number1557-8240
KeywordsChild, Decision Making, Emergencies, Humans, Pediatrics, Radiation Dosage, Radiation, Ionizing, Radiography
Abstract

Radiologic studies are a vital component in the workup and diagnosis of disease. An appropriate radiographic study will accurately rule in or rule out disease with the least possible harm. Special considerations are necessary for the imaging of children. Current trends in pediatric imaging support the increased use of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to decrease radiation exposure. In this review, we highlight some of the emerging concepts in the radiographic workup of pediatric disease, with a focus on decreasing ionizing radiation, increasing ultrasound use, and using clinical decision rules to identify children who do not need imaging.

DOI10.1016/j.pcl.2013.06.004
Alternate JournalPediatr. Clin. North Am.
PubMed ID24093900
Faculty Reference: 
Dale Woolridge, MD, PhD, FACEP