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Title Paediatric imaging manual / [edited by] Jochen Tröger, Peter Seidensticker
Published Heidelberg : Springer, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (x, 161 pages)
Series Notes in radiology
Notes in radiology
Contents Radiation bio effects and dose reduction strategies / Donald P. Frush -- Contrast media : posology, risks and side effects / Magdalena M. Woźniak -- Head and neck / Thierry A.G.M. Huisman -- Thoracic disorders / Donald P. Frush -- Abdomen / Jochen Tröger -- Musculoskeletal system / Harvey Teo, David Stringer
Summary Children and adolescents are not simply small adults; they suffer from different diseases and require different treatments. The same is true where imaging is concerned. The diagnostic strategies a" using identical diagnostic instruments a" are different; the care prior to, during, and following the examination differs from that of adults. Because the number of Centers for Pediatric Radiology is small, students as well as pediatricians and general radiologists lack training in pediatric radiology and are often not sufficiently aware of these differences. Active radiation protection and avoidance of unnecessary high contrast media doses are number one priority in diagnosing and treating children and can be achieved through: Avoidance of X-rays and CT scans. Substitution with non-ionizing radiation such as ultrasonography and MRI where possible while ensuring diagnostic reliability; Reduction of the radiation dose and number of views. This can be realized by following the ALARA principle: a oeas low as reasonably achievablea; Weight and indication tailored contrast media dosing. This CME accredited Manual provides a comprehensive overview on the field of pediatric radiology and suggests imaging strategies for the most common clinical indications in children and adolescents
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Pediatric diagnostic imaging.
Children.
Child
Diagnostic Imaging -- methods
children (people by age group)
MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
Diagnostic Imaging -- methods.
Pediatric diagnostic imaging.
Child.
Children
Pediatric diagnostic imaging
Form Electronic book
Author Tröger, Jochen
Seidensticker, Peter (Peter Reinhardt)
ISBN 9783540351139
3540351132
3540349642
9783540349648
1281756717
9781281756718
9786611756710
661175671X