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Demand for CT scans increases during transition from paediatric to adult care: an observational study from 2009 to

Pete Thurley1, Jonathan Crookdake1, Mark Norwood1

  • 11 Royal Derby Hospital , Derby , UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|November 17, 2017
PubMed

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CT scan rates significantly increase during the transition from pediatric to adult care, nearly tripling in young adults. Understanding pediatricians' radiation reduction strategies could benefit all patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Care

Background:

  • Minimizing radiation exposure is crucial for pediatric and young adult patients.
  • The transition from pediatric to adult medical care represents a critical period for healthcare management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demand for computed tomography (CT) scans in a general hospital.
  • To analyze CT scan rates, particularly during the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Main Methods:

  • An observational epidemiological study was conducted in a teaching hospital.
  • CT scan data from 2009 to 2015 were analyzed.
  • Age-stratified rates of CT scan utilization were the primary outcome measure.

Main Results:

  • A total of 262,221 CT scans were performed.
  • A substantial increase in CT scan rates was observed during the transition from pediatric to adult care.
  • Individuals aged 19-24 years had significantly higher CT scan rates (19.8 per 1000 episodes) compared to those aged 10-15 years (6.7 per 1000 episodes).

Conclusions:

  • CT scan utilization nearly triples during the transition from pediatric to adult care.
  • Pediatricians' strategies for minimizing radiation exposure may offer valuable insights for adult physicians.
  • Adopting these strategies could lead to reduced ionizing radiation exposure for all patients.
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