Diagnostic imaging offers lot of advantages in terms of diagnosis, therapeutic follow-up and surgical intervention. However, in the process, it exposes patients to harmful ionizing radiation. The responsibility of the radiology staff further increases when it is a pediatric patient. This article discusses various components of pediatric imaging so that good images can be acquired using minimal radiations and need to repeat the procedure. Diagnostic imaging modalities have become an integral part of the healthcare system.
However, at the time this includes exposure to harmful ionizing radiation exposure. Due to advanced technology, it is easy to acquire high-resolution images in relatively smaller time window which supports pediatric care and initiates appropriate and timely treatment. However, imaging pediatric patients possess distinct challenges to the radiologist. Various efforts…
