EuroSafe Imaging 2026–2027 Webinar Series: Rethinking Paediatric CT

Low dose is not enough: the illusion of safe paediatric CT (Balancing radiation dose and diagnostic confidence)

November 17, 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 relationship between radiation dose, image quality, and diagnostic confidence in paediatric CT. It is aimed at radiologists, radiographers, and medical physicists who want to improve their skills in:

► Securing adequate diagnostic image quality in chest CT scans

► Avoiding image artefacts and finding an optimal balance between radiation exposure and image quality

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain why dose reduction alone does not guarantee safe or effective paediatric CT, recognising the risks of non-diagnostic imaging.
Assess the impact of radiation dose on image quality and diagnostic confidence, particularly in common paediatric clinical scenarios.
Apply ALARA and ALADA principles to optimise decision-making, balancing dose, image quality, and clinical indication.
Collaborate across professional roles to define and achieve diagnostically acceptable image quality in paediatric CT practice.

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, November 17, 2026

18:00 – 18:05	Introduction Graciano Paulo, Coimbra/PT
18:05 – 18:15	Pre-webinar MCQs on radiation dose, image quality and diagnostic confidence in paediatric CT Graciano Paulo, Coimbra/PT
18:15 – 19:00	Joint presentation on evidence and real-world clinical cases, highlighting the balance between radiation dose, image quality and diagnostic confidence in paediatric CT Sergio Salerno, Palermo/IT; Dinushi Mahamayagodage, London/UK; TBC
19:00 – 19:10	Repetition of MCQs on radiation dose, image quality and diagnostic confidence in paediatric CT Graciano Paulo, Coimbra/PT
19:10 – 19:25	Live Q&A from the audience Graciano Paulo, Coimbra/PT
19:25 – 19:30	Conclusion and key messages Graciano Paulo, Coimbra/PT

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 November 17, 19:30 CET until November 24, 23:59 CET.