Imaging during the evaluation of suspected child abuse victims may be requested 24 hours a day, however, pediatric radiologists may not always be available to interpret these studies. Timely reporting is important for treatment and disposition in this vulnerable population. In addition, the accuracy of detection of subtle injuries is critical for patient safety. The current protocol at our institution consists of an immediate preliminary interpretation by an adult radiologist when a skeletal survey is obtained after hours, and final interpretation by one of three pediatric radiologists during normal business hours. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Birkemeier Krista, Ward Erica, Salman Sehar, Blazovic Sarah, Mallett Lea

Keywords: Skeletal Survey, Discrepancy, Child Abuse