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Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
50 CXRs Head CT ... 2008 #PatientInfo ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... Testing #Study #Peds
PECARN Head CT Decision Aid

The Head CT Choice decision aid was developed in Rochester, Minnesota. Full
Aid The Head ... TBIs, the child’s risk ... (Figure 2) #Management ... #PatientInfo #Peds ... #Pediatrics #DecisionAid
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
There are clear ... components of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
1 day Head CT ... 4-6 years #PatientInfo ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... Testing #Study #Peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
the infants's head ... If heart rate not ... suction needed to clear ... Airway #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... CSF leak from nose ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
Breathing with mask ... attendance at all high-risk ... breathing and heart ... #Preparation #peds ... #management #pediatrics