A Hojreh1, H Prosch. 1. Klinische Abteilung für Allgemeine und Kinderradiologie, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090, Wien, Österreich. azadeh.hojreh@meduniwien.ac.at
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Problems arise due to the increased clinical use of computed tomography (CT) and the high radiosensitivity of children. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: The ALARA concept (as low as reasonably achievable) prevails in pediatric radiology. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Justified indications and full utilization of available dose optimization methods. PERFORMANCE: Medical physicists and the manufacturers should support pediatric radiology in the implementation of the ALARA concept. ACHIEVEMENTS: The referring physicians and radiology staff should be integrated into training programs. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Sufficient diagnostic image quality is paramount and not the pretty images.
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Problems arise due to the increased clinical use of computed tomography (CT) and the high radiosensitivity of children. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: The ALARA concept (as low as reasonably achievable) prevails in pediatric radiology. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Justified indications and full utilization of available dose optimization methods. PERFORMANCE: Medical physicists and the manufacturers should support pediatric radiology in the implementation of the ALARA concept. ACHIEVEMENTS: The referring physicians and radiology staff should be integrated into training programs. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Sufficient diagnostic image quality is paramount and not the pretty images.
Authors: U K Udayasankar; K Braithwaite; M Arvaniti; D Tudorascu; W C Small; S Little; S Palasis Journal: AJNR Am J Neuroradiol Date: 2008-04 Impact factor: 3.825