Description
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Book summary
This work offers a practical, evidence-based guide for the correct use of radiography in pediatric patients in the emergency department. Its main value lies in providing the necessary tools to minimize the risks of ionizing radiation, following the ALARA guidelines. Through a clinical case format, the specialist will find an applied view of the different imaging modalities, facilitating diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making in daily clinical practice.
What is it about?
The book addresses the safe and effective application of radiological imaging techniques in children who come to the emergency room. It focuses on the need to adhere to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle to control exposure to ionizing radiation, a key risk in pediatrics. The work is structured around numerous clinical cases that illustrate various pathologies and emergency situations, showing which imaging modality is most appropriate in each scenario. Each case includes a discussion section that analyzes the diagnostic process and helps the clinician ground their decisions, thus offering practical and directly applicable learning.
Main topics
- Principles of radiological protection in pediatrics and application of the ALARA criterion.
- Interpretation of radiographs in pediatric emergencies.
- Selection of the most appropriate imaging technique according to the patient's pathology and age.
- Management of frequent clinical cases in pediatric emergencies (trauma, infections, abdominal pathology, etc.).
- Clinical decision-making based on radiological evidence.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at Diagnostic Imaging residents and specialists in training rotating through emergency departments. It is also a very useful tool for pediatric radiologists, pediatric emergency physicians, and any healthcare professional involved in the care of children in the emergency setting, as well as for use in resident clinical sessions.
What this book provides
- Provides a practical and safe approach to reducing exposure to ionizing radiation in pediatric patients.
- Facilitates image interpretation through the analysis and discussion of real clinical cases.
- Helps select the most appropriate imaging test for each emergency situation.
- Offers a study and reference resource for the training of residents and specialists.
- Contributes to improving the quality of care and safety of pediatric patients in the emergency department.
Technical specifications
- Author: VEZZETTI, R
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Pediatric medicine, Emergency medicine, Radiology
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2022
- Weight: 1123 g
Editorial review
This is a clinical manual of great practical value, especially relevant in a field where patient safety is paramount. Its case-based approach and constant reference to the ALARA principle make it a very useful training and reference resource for residents and specialists seeking to update their knowledge in emergency pediatric radiology, optimizing diagnostic quality and minimizing the risks associated with radiation.