Most people have had an X-ray taken at some time during their lives — perhaps checking for a possible broken bone or during a visit to the dentist. X-ray exams provide important information to phttps://www.itnonline.com/channel/x-rayhysicians about how to treat their patients. However, X-rays use ionizing radiation, and these imaging exams must be carefully and judiciously used on pediatric patients.
In a new guidance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recommends that medical X-ray imaging exams be optimized to use the lowest radiation dose needed. These exams, which include computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, dental and conventional X-rays, should be performed on children and younger patients only when the healthcare provider believes they are necessary to answer a clinical question or to guide treatment. Read more …
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