Optimizing Imaging in the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Part 1: Head and Neck Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME) | Optimizing Imaging in the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Part 1: Head and Neck Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME)
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Optimizing Imaging in the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Part 1: Head and Neck Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME)

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  • Given their small size and developing tissues, children have the highest effective radiation dose and are potentially at higher risk from radiation exposure due to organ sensitivity and longer remaining life expectancy.2
  • The PECARN pediatric head CT rule has been found to be 100% sensitive for ruling out ciTBIs.3
  • Although radiation exposure is lower with the use of radiographs, CT is superior for detecting skull fractures and should be used when a fracture is suspected.8
  • CT with sagittal and coronal reformatted series as well as 3-dimensional shaded-surface volume-rendered images can accurately differentiate between fractures and sutures in pediatric patients.7,9
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Authors

Jinel Scott, MD, MBA; Tarundeep Grewal, MD; Selwena Brewster, MD; Ambreen Khan, MD, FAAP

Peer Reviewed By

Michelle Arzubi-Hughes, DO; Peter Gutierrez, MD, FAAP

Publication Date

August 15, 2021

CME Expiration Date

August 15, 2024    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 34423962

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