EuroSafe Imaging Session
EU 5 - "Yield the shield": new approaches and challenges in the use of gonadal shielding during radiography in children
Lectures
EU 5 - Introduction
03:00D. Frush, Durham, NC / US
Learning Objectives
1. To provide summary justification for revisiting routine gonadal shielding during abdomiopelvic radiography in children: domain covered and why are we doing this.
2. To present the outline of topics to be covered: roles, challenges, and models for change.
3. To introduce the speakers and their qualifications.
EU 5 - The past journey of gonadal shielding and the role of regulation and the U.S. radiologist
10:30D. Frush, Durham, NC / US
Learning Objectives
1. To learn the background of gonadal shielding during radiography and the efforts and organisations currently involved in the United States.
2. To become familiar with the role of the US radiologist in changes in practice of routine gonadal shielding.
3. To understand the current regulations and guidance for the use of gonadal shielding in the U.S.
EU 5 - Front-line culture, challenges, and strategies for change: European perspective
10:48J. Santos, Coimbra / PT
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about the role of the radiographer/technologist community in Europe for routine gonadal shielding (certification, training, licensing etc.).
2. To appreciate the complexities in changes to practice, including patient/caregiver engagement.
3. To identify successful models and ongoing efforts for change in practice.
EU 5 - Front-line culture, challenges, and strategies for change in shielding practice: U.S. perspective
10:14R. Marsh, Denver, CO / US
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about the role of the radiographer/technologist community in Europe for routine gonadal shielding (certification, training, licensing etc.).
2. To appreciate the complexities in changes in practice, including patient/caregiver engagement.
3. To identify the salient ongoing efforts and suggest models for change in shielding practice.
2. To present the outline of topics to be covered: roles, challenges, and models for change.
3. To introduce the speakers and their qualifications.
2. To become familiar with the role of the US radiologist in changes in practice of routine gonadal shielding.
3. To understand the current regulations and guidance for the use of gonadal shielding in the U.S.
2. To become familiar with the role of the European radiologist to changes in practice of routine gonadal shielding.
3. To understand the current regulations and guidance for the use of gonadal shielding in Europe.
2. To appreciate the complexities in changes to practice, including patient/caregiver engagement.
3. To identify successful models and ongoing efforts for change in practice.
2. To appreciate the complexities in changes in practice, including patient/caregiver engagement.
3. To identify the salient ongoing efforts and suggest models for change in shielding practice.