Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
11:27
A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn
Published on: April 7, 2023
The future of pediatric US
1Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA. brian.coley@nationwidechildrens.org
Pediatric Radiology
|April 28, 2011
Summary
Pediatric ultrasound (US) remains crucial in medical imaging, with technological advancements enhancing its diagnostic capabilities. Future developments promise even greater insights, solidifying its vital role for pediatric radiologists.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Pediatric Radiology
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
Background:
- Ultrasound (US) is indispensable in pediatric imaging, despite progress in alternative technologies.
- Technological enhancements are yielding more detailed anatomical and physiological data via US.
- Increasing recognition of US value by other medical specialties drives broader adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state and future prospects of pediatric ultrasound.
- To highlight the impact of technological, economic, and social factors on pediatric US.
- To assert the continued leadership role of pediatric radiologists in US development and application.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of current trends in pediatric ultrasound.
- Analysis of technological advancements and their clinical implications.
- Evaluation of economic and social influences on ultrasound practice.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound technology continues to evolve, offering superior anatomical and functional imaging in pediatrics.
- Non-radiology specialties are increasingly utilizing ultrasound, impacting its practice landscape.
- Economic and societal factors are shaping the future trajectory of pediatric ultrasound.
Conclusions:
- The future of pediatric ultrasound is promising, driven by ongoing innovation.
- Pediatric radiologists are well-positioned to lead advancements and applications in ultrasound.
- Continued development and adoption of advanced US techniques are essential for pediatric care.
Related Concept Videos
01:17Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Distribution
Drug distribution in the pediatric population exhibits unique challenges and considerations due to the physiological differences between children, particularly neonates and infants, and adults. A crucial aspect of pediatric pharmacology is understanding how these differences impact the pharmacokinetics of various drugs, necessitating age-specific dosing strategies to ensure efficacy and safety.Neonates and infants have a higher total body water content, ~75%–90% of their body weight, compared...
01:26Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Excretion
In pediatric medicine, understanding the renal function and drug elimination nuances is crucial for administering safe and effective treatments. Newborns, in particular, display markedly slower renal functions than adults, profoundly affecting how drugs are cleared from their bodies. This slower drug clearance requires clinicians to extend the dosing intervals for many medications to prevent drug accumulation and toxicity while ensuring therapeutic efficacy.One key area where these adjustments...
01:23Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption
Understanding the physiological differences in the pediatric population is crucial for effective pharmacotherapy. Neonates, infants, and children exhibit significant variations in gastric pH, gastric emptying time, intestinal transit time, and biliary function. These variations profoundly affect oral drug absorption, necessitating a nuanced approach to pediatric dosing.Neonates present with a unique physiological profile, having a gastric pH greater than 4 and faster and more irregular gastric...
01:24Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Metabolism
In pediatric care, understanding the nuances of hepatic drug metabolism is crucial, as it significantly differs from that of adults. This divergence is primarily due to the developmental stage of drug-metabolizing enzymes, which affects how medications are processed in the body. In neonates, for instance, the activity of Phase I enzymes—critical for the initial breakdown of drugs—is markedly reduced, functioning at just 20–40% of the levels seen in adults. This reduction poses a challenge in...
01:29Drug Dosing: Infants and Children
Pediatric patient dosages diverge from adults due to disparities in body surface area, total body water, and extracellular fluid per kilogram of body weight. The dosing regimen considers the variations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology across distinct age groups, encompassing preterm newborns, infants, young children, older children, and adolescents. Calculation of pediatric patient doses is predicated on determining body surface area, which exhibits a superior correlation with the child's...
01:29Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...