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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The balance of dose and image quality is even more important in pediatric medical imaging. Not only are children more radiosensitive than adults (the cancer risk per unit dose of ionizing radiation is higher), but children also have a longer expected lifetime, which puts them at greater risk of cancer following radiation exposure.(1)

Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Radiation

Pediatric Radiology: What To Expect

The Radiology Clinic

DECEMBER 8, 2022

One additional consideration when imaging pediatric patients is their exposure to ionizing radiation. While MRI and Ultrasound produce NO ionizing radiation, X-Ray, CT, PET, and Nuclear Medicine studies do and therefore must be scrutinized when recommending and/or performing radiologic examinations.

X-ray

X-ray Radiology Radiation Radiosensitivity

Diagnostic Imaging Brief

5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Pediatric Radiology: What To Expect

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