Journal article
Radiation from CT scans in paediatric trauma patients: Indications, effective dose, and impact on surgical decisions
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the effective dose of radiation due to computed tomography (CT) scans in paediatric trauma patients at a level 1 Canadian paediatric trauma centre. We also explored the indications and actions taken as a result of these scans.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of paediatric trauma patients presenting to our centre from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008. All CT …
Authors
Livingston MH; Igric A; Vogt K; Parry N; Merritt NH
Journal
Injury, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 164–169
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.injury.2013.06.009
ISSN
0020-1383
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAlgorithmsCanadaChildChild, PreschoolClinical ProtocolsDecision MakingDose-Response Relationship, RadiationEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInjury Severity ScoreMalePractice Guidelines as TopicRadiation DosageRadiation InjuriesRadiometryResuscitationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersWounds and Injuries