AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

. | M7-SSPH05-2 | Room N229 Findings will be presented in this Monday afternoon presentation on organ-specific ionizing radiation doses in neonatal patients who undergo interventional procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD). Median frontal and lateral dose-area product (DAP, Gy-cm2) from the cardiac catheterizations was 1.57

Radiation 75

Radiation Disease Radiosensitivity Fluoroscopy 75

The Radiology Clinic

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Children and young adults under 21 have different anatomy, disease processes, and emotional and physical needs when compared to adult patients. The other important factor to consider when interpreting/reading pediatric radiology cases are the pathologies (disease processes) that are prevalent in children.

X-ray 52

X-ray Radiology Radiation Radiosensitivity 52

Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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) The balance of dose and image quality is even more important in pediatric medical imaging.

Medical Imaging 111

Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Radiation 111