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http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/51/1/141.
Technique factors: You should take steps to reduce technique factors to the
lowest possible levels consistent with good image acquisition and to limit the
duration of fluoroscopy sequences and rapid sequences.
For example if your adult abdomen settings are: 70--85 kVp, 200--400 mA,
15--80 mAs, consider starting at 65--75 kVp, 100--160 mA, 2.5--10 mAs for a
pediatric patient. Whenever possible use high kVp techniques and large SID
(Source Image Distance).
Summary:
• Image only when there is a clear medical benefit.
• Image only the indicated area.
• Use the lowest amount of radiation for adequate imaging based on size of
the child (reducing tube output -- kVp and mAs, limiting the duration of
dynamic imaging).
• Try to use always short exposure times, large SID values and immobilizing
devices.
• Avoid multiple scans and use alternative diagnostic studies (such as
ultrasound or MRI) when possible.
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