EuroSafe Imaging Session - Jointly organised by EuroSafe Imaging and ECR Subcommittee on Paediatric
EU 2 - Avoiding or reducing ionising radiation in children: the ALARA principle
Lectures
EU 2 - An update on dose reduction techniques in paediatric CT and radiography
05:14E. Sorantin, Graz / AT
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about the different technical possibilities.
2. To understand how to improve the benefit/risk-ratio of children in radiography and CT.
3. To become familiar with the relevant resources for radiation protection.
EU 2 - Orthopaedic imaging in children
10:04J. Kraft, Leeds / UK
Learning Objectives
1. To learn how to limit the indications for CT in skeletal imaging.
2. To learn about the possibilities of low-dose applications in skeletal imaging.
3. To appreciate the important role of ultrasound or MRI for musculoskeletal imaging in children.
EU 2 - Imaging lung diseases in children and adolescents: can we avoid CT?
08:50D. Renz, Hannover / Germany
Learning Objectives
1. To appreciate the role of radiography.
2. To become familiar with the role of ultrasound in lung imaging.
3. To learn about the advantages of lung MRI.
EU 2 - Avoiding radiation in our smallest patients
09:02W. Klein, Nijmegen / Netherlands
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about alternatives to radiography.
2. To learn tips an tricks to minimise ionising radiation when needed.
3. To learn the ALARA and image gently principles.
2. To understand how to improve the benefit/risk-ratio of children in radiography and CT.
3. To become familiar with the relevant resources for radiation protection.
2. To learn about the possibilities of low-dose applications in skeletal imaging.
3. To appreciate the important role of ultrasound or MRI for musculoskeletal imaging in children.
2. To become familiar with the role of ultrasound in lung imaging.
3. To learn about the advantages of lung MRI.
2. To learn about the potential and limitations of bowel ultrasound versus contrast enemas.
3. To understand the potential and limitations of CEUS versus cystography.
2. To learn how to optimise a DMS in paediatric radiology.
3. To appreciate the importance of communicating dose exposure to the parents.