Computed tomography (CT) imaging protocols and prescribing practices vary across institutions. Pediatric trauma patients treated at a pediatric trauma center (PTC) may receive less radiation if their CT imaging is performed at a PTC rather than at non-PTCs prior to transfer. The objective of the study was to determine differences in radiation exposure from CT imaging in pediatric trauma patients initially treated at a PTC center compared to non-PTCs. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Lodwick Daniel, Krishnamurthy Rajesh, Deans Katherine, Cooper Jennifer, Groner Jonathan, Gonzalez Dani, Lee Choonsik, Kelleher Kelly, Minneci Peter, Shah Summit, Stanley Rachel

Keywords: Radiation, Computed Tomography, Trauma