Faculty

Needs Statement

Children represent approximately one-quarter of all trauma patients.  Advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scanning, are commonly employed in the assessment of these children.  However, the risk of radiation exposure related to the use of these modalities has become increasingly apparent.  Strategies to reduce the exposure have been advocated and include dose reduction protocols for CT scanning as well as selectivity in imaging.  It is imperative that such strategies are utilized by all practitioners caring for the pediatric trauma patient.

Target Audience

The target audience is all practitioners caring for pediatric trauma patients.  This would include practitioners in the adult setting that occasionally care for children as well as practitioners in the pediatric setting that routinely care for injured children.

Objectives

1. Review the evidence for risks of radiation exposure related to the use of imaging in the pediatric patient;
2. Discuss the typical radiation exposure sustained by the pediatric trauma patient during evaluation;
3. Discuss indications for advanced imaging by body region in the assessment of injuries in the pediatric trauma patient.

Accreditation

CME
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Faculty Disclosure

Michael Nance, MD (speaker) has no significant relationships to disclose and will not discuss off-label use of a product.

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