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Pediatric body CT is an invaluable imaging tool. There is increasing focus to manage and monitor radiation dose estimations from CT, especially in children. One approach, set forth by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (IRCP) is the establishment of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). Consensus DRLs have recently been established for body CT in Canada, and are in the final stages in Europe (Diagnostic Reference Levels for Pediatric Imaging-PiDRL), but not in the US. Region-specific determinations (which may vary) are worth assessing. The purpose of this study was two-fold: to define what exists in literature for US pediatric body CT DRLs, and to define what metrics should be considered for inclusion in DRL determination.<b> </b> Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Hull Nathan, Frush Don, Strauss Keith, Vock Peter
Keywords: Diagnostic Reference Levels, Body CT, SSDE
From NCRP Report 184, to (1) provide summary data from diagnostic medical radiation exposure in children compared with adults and (2) identify challenges and needs with such reporting. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020
Authors: Minkemeyer Vivian, Frush Don, Koran Mary Ellen, Mettler Fred, Mahesh Mahadevappa
Critically ill neonatal, cardiovascular, and pediatric ICU patients often cannot be transported for advanced imaging due to clinical instability, staffing, and monitoring needs. Our goal was to evaluate the potential of repurposing a mobile CT system for chest and abdominopelvic imaging in pediatric ICU patients. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026
Authors: Cao Joseph, Bache Steve, Solomon Justin, Hallam Kristina, Ramirez-giraldo Juan Carlos, Samei Ehsan, Frush Donald
Keywords: Computed Tomography, Mobile, Neonatal