China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan and 7Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan Background: To evaluate the possible association between paediatric head computed tomography (CT) examination and increased subsequent risk of malignancy and be...
Paediatric head injuries (PHI) are a common cause for emergency hospital admission all around the world. PHI are distinguished as traumatic or accidental brain injury and nonaccidental head injury (child abuse). According to different guidelines (NICE, S
The study analyzed data from 61 patients over a 15-year period and found that a low percentage of patients underwent head CT scans, with no adverse outcomes or surgical interventions. The study suggests that implementing guidelines can help reduce radiation exposure in this population. The s...
As a general rule IHS classification system divides headache into primary and secondary headache disorders. In a primary headache disorder, headache itself is the illness and headache is not attributed to any other disorder. Primary headaches comprise migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, ...
Computed tomography (CT) can prove advantageous in challenging cases, as it provides a more three-dimensional perspective of the foreign body and its positioning. It should also be considered in patients with recurrent pneumonia on the same side, to rule out foreign bodies as a cause of the pn...
CT head was the most commonly performed type of scan and was most likely to be repeated. CT body, defined as a scan of the chest, abdomen, and/or pelvis, was associated with the highest effective dose. Conclusions CT is a significant source of radiation in paediatric trauma patients. ...
[16]Evaluation of Signal Detection Methods for use in Prospective Post Licensure Medical Product Safety Surveillance - Report [Internet]. [cited 2014 Mar 28]. Available from: http://federal.eregulations.us/rulemakin?g/document/FDA-2009-N-0192-0002. ...
howeveranearlyslip ontheleftisdifficulttoruleout. Management Heishospitalizedandbedrestordered. Afterafewhoursofbedrest,hislefthipisnolonger tender. Heisreferredtotheorthopedicsurgeon+takentothe ORforinternalfixationofhis®femoralepiphysis. Discussion Radiographicdxofslippedfemoralepiphysiscanbe subtle. ...
CT angiography: hemorrhagic stroke, vascular malformations. Vertebral bone abnormalities, especially for preoperative assessment of scoliosis. Unavailability of MRI (i.e. technical failure). As a rule and with the exception of the above indications, CT scanning should not be routinely used as a first...
Xiao B, Wu FF, Zhang H, et al. Safety and efficacy of symptom-driven CT decision rule in fully conscious paediatric patients with symptoms after mild closed head trauma. Emerg Med J 2013;30:e10.Xiao B, Wu FF, Zhang H, Ma YB. Safety and efficacy of symptom-driven CT decision rule ...