EuroSafe Imaging 2026–2027 Webinar Series: Rethinking Paediatric CT

Stop scanning children like adults: fixing paediatric CT protocols (Practical optimisation from protocol design to patient adaptation)

December 15, 2026 | 18:00 CET

COURSE INFORMATION

The webinar series will explore key challenges in radiation protection and optimisation in paediatric CT and imaging of pregnant patients. Across four webinars, topics will include balancing radiation dose with diagnostic confidence, practical optimisation of paediatric CT protocols, appropriate imaging and risk communication during pregnancy, and identifying variability, overuse and hidden radiation exposure in everyday paediatric CT practice.

Each webinar will include presentations and discussions from a radiologist, a radiographer and a medical physicist. In addition to this, each webinar will also include live test questions and a live Q&A discussion (based on audience questions).

The programme of this webinar will explore the practical optimisation of paediatric CT protocols, from protocol design and selection of appropriate technical parameters to adapting examinations to the individual child. It is aimed at radiologists, radiographers, and medical physicists who want to improve their skills in:

► Understanding the principles of designing CT protocols specifically for paediatric patients rather than adapting adult protocols

► Recognising opportunities to tailor CT examinations to patient size, clinical indication, and examination requirements while maintaining appropriate diagnostic image quality

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify limitations of adult-based CT protocols when applied to paediatric patients, recognising their impact on radiation dose and diagnostic quality.
Apply patient-specific optimisation strategies, including weight- or size-based adjustments, to adapt CT protocols for children.
Evaluate key protocol parameters (e.g., kVp, mAs, scan range, phases) and their role in balancing dose and image quality in paediatric CT.
Collaborate effectively across radiologists, radiographers, and medical physicists to design, implement, and continuously improve paediatric CT protocols.

On-demand access is available for registered participants for one week after the course, afterwards exclusively for holders of the ESR Premium Education Package.

PROGRAMME ONLINE

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

18:00 – 18:05	Introduction Deniz Akata, Ankara/TR
18:05 – 18:15	Pre-webinar MCQs on the dos and don’ts in paediatric CT protocol design and patient adaptation Deniz Akata, Ankara/TR
18:15 – 19:00	Joint presentation on evidence and real-world clinical cases, highlighting how patient-specific protocol optimisation can reduce radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality Joanna Kasznia-Brown, Bristol/UK; Katrīna Čaikovska, Riga/LV; TBC
19:00 – 19:10	Repetition of MCQs on the dos and don’ts in paediatric CT protocol design and patient adaptation to assess audience learning Deniz Akata, Ankara/TR
19:10 – 19:25	Live Q&A from the audience Deniz Akata, Ankara/TR
19:25 – 19:30	Conclusion and key messages Deniz Akata, Ankara/TR

How to collect CME credits

A CME certificate will be issued automatically if the following criteria are met:

- You need to attend the course online via live stream in full length.

- You have to complete the electronic evaluation questionnaire. To do so, please click the “Course Evaluation” button displayed on the right column of the course page or go to the section “My Evaluation” of your ESR Connect account.

Evaluation is open from December 15, 19:30 CET until December 22, 23:59 CET.