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    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Radiation Oncology

    Background:

    • Computed tomography (CT) use in pediatric trauma has increased significantly.
    • Concerns exist regarding long-term radiation exposure risks in children.
    • Limited data is available on radiation doses from extremity CT scans in pediatric patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate radiation dose and geographic bodily exposure during extremity CT scans in children and adolescents.
    • To identify factors contributing to radiation dose variability.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 163 pediatric patients (0.5-19 years) undergoing extremity CT in 2012.
    • Data collected included patient demographics, scan parameters (CTDIvol, CTDLP), and positioning details.
    • Analysis focused on radiation dose differences between upper and lower extremity scans.

    Main Results:

    • Lower extremity CT scans were more common (76%) and showed higher overall radiation doses.
    • Upper extremity positioning (elbow) showed some variation, with lateral positioning reducing dose by 66%.
    • Scan localization (scout start/end) varied across joints, impacting exposure areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Lower extremity CT scans deliver the highest radiation doses in pediatric extremity imaging.
    • Variability in scan positioning and scout delineation contributes to inconsistent radiation exposure.
    • Standardized protocols for localization and consistent patient positioning can minimize radiation exposure during pediatric extremity CT.