Pediatric imaging presents specific challenges that range from reducing X-ray doses as much as possible to creating an anxiety-free environment during imaging procedures. Innovative concepts and new technologies can help address these challenges.
Imaging ChildrenThe challenges and key factors that affect success in pediatric imaging
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MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants less than two years of age. The responsible physician must evaluate the benefits of the MR examination compared to those of other imaging procedures.
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At the time of publication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in LVO. Check the current regulation for the country in which you are using this system for contrast agent clearance.
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https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02204917
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http://imagegently.org. Accessed 5 July 2015
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DL Miglioretti, E Johnson, A Williams et al. (2013) The Use of Computed Tomography in Pediatrics and the Associated Radiation Exposure and Estimated Cancer Risk. JAMA Pediatr 167:700-7
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D Jackson, K Atkin, F Bettenay et al. (2015) Paediatric CT dose: a multicentre audit of subspecialty practice in Australia and New Zealand. Eur Radiol. 2015 Jun 3. [Epub ahead of print]
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MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants less than two years of age. The responsible physician must evaluate the benefits of the MR examination compared to those of other imaging procedures.
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MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants less than two years of age. The responsible physician must evaluate the benefits of the MR examination compared to those of other imaging procedures.
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Sze RW et al. (2014) The Economic Value of a Child Life Program for non-sedated MR Imaging. Children’s National Health System, Washington.
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Jewett EA, Anderson MR, Gilchrist GS (2005) The Pediatric Subspecialty Workforce: Public Policy and Forces for Change. Pediatrics 116:1192-1202; Heller RE (2013) The 21st-century radiology department: lessons from the pediatric section. Pediatr Radiol 43:536-8
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http://www.drg.de/de-DE/1171/historie-und-visionen-der-gesellschaft-fuer-paediatrische-radiologie
The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.