The use of computed tomography (CT) in radiology has risen dramatically over the past 2 decades. Over 7 million pediatric CT studies per year are performed in the United States. Children are particularly at risk for the cumulative adverse lifetime effects of ionizing radiation. It is associated with a small but significant increase in lifetime risk of fatal cancer. For this reason, the campaign of “Imaging Gently” was created, whose purpose is to raise awareness of the opportunities to lower radiation dose in the imaging of children. Minimizing the dose in children is a high priority in pediatric radiology, and as a result the use of modalities utilizing non-ionizing radiation is encouraged. For the reasons discussed above, ultrasound is often the first line tool in the diagnosis of pediatric emergencies. The purpose of this educational article is to further discuss “imaging gently” and the importance of utilizing non-ionizing radiation such as ultrasound to diagnose various pediatric emergencies. These emergencies include but are not limited to acute appendicitis, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, intussusception, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion. The imaging technique, pertinent findings, differential diagnosis, imaging pitfalls and treatment will be discussed. Image-rich examples of each diagnosis will be provided. Read More

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

Authors: Schaiberger Gregory, Sharma Priya, Rajderkar Dhanashree

Keywords: Ultrasound, Image, Gently

In this educational exhibit, we will present a series of childhood interstitial lung diseases (chILD) cases from our institution and present the x-ray and computed tomography (CT) images. We will describe a wide variety of pathologies that are encountered but are rare. We will discuss key imaging features and include teaching points of these chILDs. Read More

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

Authors: Sharma Priya, Schaiberger Gregory, Rajderkar Dhanashree

Keywords: chILD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Infectious

The purpose of this study is to identify how well radiology residents are able to diagnose gastrointestinal emergencies on ultrasound using a simulated emergency radiology call shift. Read More

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

Authors: Sharma Priya, Rajderkar Dhanashree, Schaiberger Gregory, Batmunh Bayar, Slater Roberta, Mancuso Anthony

Keywords: simulation, gastrointestinal, emergency

The Wisdom in Diagnostic Imaging SIMulation (WIDI SIM) is a strategically designed computer aided simulation of an emergency imaging experience, which rigorously tests residents’ readiness to diagnose various Radiology emergencies. It has proven to be a reliable means for assessing resident preparedness to competently and independently cover radiology call. The residents are provided with a total of 65 cases of varying difficulty, including <i><u>normal studies</u></i>. The residents respond using free text which is then scored by faculty members utilizing a robust grading rubric. The identification of pertinent GU emergencies by the “on-call” resident is of the utmost importance as it the resident who must then notify the clinicians of this concern and so that emergent treatment can be expedited. Read More

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

Authors: Schaiberger Gregory, Sharma Priya, Batmunh Bayar, Rajderkar Dhanashree, Slater Roberta, Mancuso Anthony

Keywords: WIDI, GU, Emergencies