Remove Disease Remove Radiation Remove Radiosensitivity Remove Ultrasound
article thumbnail

5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

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) Neither outcome is in the best interest of the patient.

article thumbnail

Pediatric Radiology: What To Expect

The Radiology Clinic

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