Bauer Kimberly

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-01 (R)

Since children are more susceptible to the potential effects of ionizing radiation, every opportunity to lower pediatric radiation dose will be explored. Read More

Authors:  Bauer Kimberly

Keywords:  Dose Reduction ,  Pediatric Imaging

Garza Michelle,  Karastanovic Merima,  O'brien Ellen,  Naselli Adamski Katherine

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-02 (R)

The purpose of this education is to provide direct practical experience using a simulator to Radiographers on catheterizing the female pediatric patient. The simulator will allow the Radiographer to develop the skills and techniques required for the procedure without exposing patients to unnecessary risks. Read More

Authors:  Garza Michelle,  Karastanovic Merima,  O'brien Ellen,  Naselli Adamski Katherine

Keywords:  Simulator ,  Safety ,  Risk ,  catheterizing

Weisel Scott

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-03 (R)

Purpose:
IMRI is utilized for surgical guidance in patients with an imperforate anus. It helps for visualizing the muscle tracts as a road map for a successful pull-through procedure via needle guidance. IMRI allows the surgeon a unique perspective of the patient’s anatomy in real time and identifies potential issues that may require additional interventions during the procedure.
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Authors:  Weisel Scott

Keywords:  IMRI

Butler Nikki,  Brinson Dana

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-04 (R)

In a Radiology Department that solely cares for pediatric patients, transitioning from computed radiography (CR) to digital radiography (DR) was a challenge. The software for the DR system is designed for imaging adults and has limited pediatric processing features. In the CR system, technologists would manually adjust the imaging technique to child appropriate values based on a technique chart and the usage of a vast array of processing tools. With DR, these charts and processing tools became obsolete. In addition, for the DR wireless flat panel detector to process the image correctly, four percent of the surface area must be exposed to radiation; a challenge in pediatric imaging. Therefore in order to achieve significant reduction in radiation exposure with DR equipment, extensive staff education, algorithm and technique chart modification is required. Read More

Authors:  Butler Nikki,  Brinson Dana

Keywords:  Radiation Reduction ,  Digital Radiography ,  Computed Radiography ,  Education ,  ALARA

Le Judy

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-05 (R)

The goal of this study is to educate Radiographers on varies specialty surfaces that are often under critical care patients and how they affect image quality on portable x-rays. By understanding which items cause image artifacts, radiographers can reduce the amount of repeated images and thus, decrease dose to patients. Read More

Authors:  Le Judy

Keywords:  portable imaging ,  infant ,  image quality

Karl Barbara,  Gray Ellen,  Sammet Christina

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-06 (R)

The goal of this study is to develop a program to increase the level of understanding for the annual lead testing, what is deemed as acceptable versus unacceptable for lead integrity and more efficient tracking/documentation measures. Read More

Authors:  Karl Barbara,  Gray Ellen,  Sammet Christina

Keywords:  lead ,  integrity ,  tracking

Karl Barbara,  Sammet Christina,  Popescu Andrada,  Rigsby Cynthia

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-07 (R)

The goal of this education exhibit is to develop an imaging strategy to safely image the patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) within the CT department focusing on scan protocols, define table movement required for high pitch table movement, communication and necessary emergency supplies. Read More

Authors:  Karl Barbara,  Sammet Christina,  Popescu Andrada,  Rigsby Cynthia

Keywords:  ecmo ,  pitch ,  CT ,  extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Matos Rojas Irma,  Ugas Carlos,  Megue Huamani Marlin,  Katekaru Tokeshi Doris,  Lazarte Claudia,  Valdez Quintana Melissa,  Alpaca Rodriguez Larry,  Casamayor Alvina

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-08 (R)

The purpose of this exhibit is to review imagings findings of anomalous pulmonary venous return on angiotomography and describe anomalies associated.

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and computed tomography (CT) are used in diagnostic and follow – up the congenital vein anomalies. CT provides superior spatial resolution and short time but there is exposure to ionizing radiation. However in many hospital there are only the possibility of obtain CT imaging in neonates and infant.
The total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is the result of failure of the common pulmonary vein to connect to the left atrium with persistence of the primitive splanchnic connections of the pulmonary veins. There are four categories: supracardiac, cardiac, infracardiac and mixed.
The partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) occurs when some but not all segments of the developing lung failed to establish connections with the common pulmonary vein. Read More

Authors:  Matos Rojas Irma,  Ugas Carlos,  Megue Huamani Marlin,  Katekaru Tokeshi Doris,  Lazarte Claudia,  Valdez Quintana Melissa,  Alpaca Rodriguez Larry,  Casamayor Alvina

Keywords:  anomalous pulmonary venous return ,  pulmonary veins ,  CT Scan

Clavijo Rebecca

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-09 (R)

It has become challenging for pediatric imaging centers to keep up with the various national requirements regarding quality of patient care and safety issued by the Joint Commission and others. The American College of Radiology’s Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence program provides an avenue for pediatric radiology departments to demonstrate their qualifications of personnel, policies and procedures, equipment specifications, quality assurance activities, patient safety, image quality and the quality of patient care. Read More

Authors:  Clavijo Rebecca

Keywords:  Quality

Matos Rojas Irma,  Lazarte Claudia,  Katekaru Tokeshi Doris,  Ugas Carlos,  Valdez Quintana Melissa,  Casamayor Alvina

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-13 (R)

Significant progress in improving outcome for patients with oncohematological diseases are attributed to intensive chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, platelet transfusions, development of new imaging techniques, new antimicrobials and others. All these advances increase the survival of these patients which in turn increases the frequent of risk of infections that are substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients.
The purpose of this exhibit is to show the spectrum of infections in these patients; describe the imaging finding according to the etiology and associated factors.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered in order to interpret abnormalities seen on radiology as the type of hematological disease, stage of the hematological disease, treatment phase, profile of immunodeficiency, treatment for infection received, patient history and clinical signs. For example, according to type of immunosuppression there are different spectrum of infections but leukemia affect all types of immunosuppression that include neutropenia, T cell defect and B cell defect. Read More

Authors:  Matos Rojas Irma,  Lazarte Claudia,  Katekaru Tokeshi Doris,  Ugas Carlos,  Valdez Quintana Melissa,  Casamayor Alvina

Keywords:  infections ,  Hematologic malignancy ,  Pediatric ,  diagnostic accuracy ,  aplastic anemia

Harding Jaclyn

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-14 (R)

The purpose of this exhibit is to educate sonographers on proper technique when performing cranial ultrasounds as well as present abnormalities they may encounter. I will present detailed scenarios when scanning pediatric heads which will discuss proper parameters including proper orders, technique, transducers, and limitations of patients. Age appropriate scanning will be addressed in order to ensure an adequate, diagnostic, and meaningful study. Normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology will be addressed and discussed. Patient positioning and transducer placement will be reviewed. Read More

Authors:  Harding Jaclyn

Keywords:  Ultrasound ,  Cranial ,  Head ,  Brain

Ahmed Renee,  Simoneaux Stephen,  Dickson Paula

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-15 (R)

The objective is to describe the use of portable CT in neonatal , cardiac, and pediatric intensive care unit patients. Challenges of use, types of scans performed, and typical patients will be described. Read More

Authors:  Ahmed Renee,  Simoneaux Stephen,  Dickson Paula

Keywords:  Portable CT ,  ICU