Today I reviewed and linked to “Radiation Risks and Pediatric Computed Tomography (CT): A Guide for Health Care Providers” From The National Cancer Institute.
What follows is from the above resource:
The use of pediatric CT, which is a valuable imaging tool, has been increasing rapidly. However, because of the potential for increased radiation exposure to children undergoing these scans, pediatric CT is a public health concern. This page discusses the value of CT and the importance of minimizing the radiation dose, especially in children. It will address the following issues:
- CT as a diagnostic tool
- Unique considerations for radiation exposure in children
- Radiation risks from CT in children
- Immediate strategies to minimize CT radiation exposure to children
