Radiation Protection in Pediatric Imaging.

The effects of medical radiation exposure in childhood can last a lifetime. As more American children are exposed to repeated diagnostic imaging examinations, concerns have been raised about the potential harm from early medical irradiation. Diagnostic imaging personnel have a responsibility to ensu...

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Publicado en:Radiologic Technology Vol. 82; no. 5; pp. 421 - 444
Autor principal: FURLOW, BRYANT
Formato: CEU exam questions pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Society of Radiologic Technologists May/Jun2011
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          Radiation Safety In Infancy and Childhood
          Technology, Radiologic
          Professional Practice
          Radiography Methods
          Radiation Injuries Prevention and Control
          Radiation, Ionizing Adverse Effects
          Immobilization Equipment and Supplies
          Protective Devices
          Education, Continuing (Credit)
          Radiologic Technologists
          United States
          Radiation Dosage
          Dosimetry
          Occupational Exposure
          Radiobiology
          Paradigms
          Tomography, X-Ray Computed Adverse Effects
          Tissue Radiation Effects
          Infant, Newborn
          Infant
          Child, Preschool
          Child
          Adolescence
          Quality Control (Technology)
          Radiographic Image Enhancement
          Patient Education
          Patient Positioning
          Sedation
          Equipment Design
          Infant, Newborn: birth-1 month
          Infant: 1-23 months
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
      ab: The effects of medical radiation exposure in childhood can last a lifetime. As more American children are exposed to repeated diagnostic imaging examinations, concerns have been raised about the potential harm from early medical irradiation. Diagnostic imaging personnel have a responsibility to ensure strict and consistent observance of the "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA) principle. Radiation risks are greater for children, which makes strict compliance with radiation protection practices a public health imperative. Radiologic technologists play a central role in radiation protection for children. This Directed Reading reviews the biologic effects and risks of ionizing radiation among children and the use of radiation protection to minimize medical radiation doses in the pediatric population.
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