Journal article
Pediatric digital radiography education for radiologic technologists: current state
Pediatric radiology, Vol.41(5), pp.602-610
05/2011
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/104438
PMID: 21491200
Abstract
Digital radiography (DR) is one of several new products that have changed our work processes from hard copy to digital formats. The transition from analog screen-film radiography to DR requires thorough user education because of differences in image production, processing, storage and evaluation between the forms of radiography. Without adequate education, radiologic technologists could unknowingly expose children to higher radiation doses than necessary for adequate radiograph quality.To evaluate knowledge about image quality and dose management in pediatric DR among radiologic technologists in the U.S.This communication describes a survey of 493 radiologic technologists who are members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and who evaluated the current state of radiological technologist education in image quality and dose management in pediatric DR. The survey included 23 survey questions regarding image acquisition issues, quality assurance, radiation exposure and education in DR of infants and children.Radiologic technologists express many needs in areas of training and education in pediatric DR. Suggested improvements include better tools for immediate feedback about image quality and exposure, more information about appropriate technique settings for pediatric patients, more user-friendly vendor manuals and educational materials, more reliable measures of radiation exposure to patients, and more regular and frequent follow-up by equipment vendors.There is a clear and widespread need for comprehensive and practical education in digital image technology for radiologic technologists, especially those engaged in pediatric radiography. The creation of better educational materials and training programs, and the continuation of educational opportunities will require a broad commitment from equipment manufacturers and vendors, educational institutions, pediatric radiology specialty organizations, and individual imaging specialists.
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- Title
- Pediatric digital radiography education for radiologic technologists: current state
- Creators
- Gregory Morrison - American Society of Radiologic Technologists Albuquerque NM USASusan John - Department of Pediatric Radiology Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital 6431 Fannin-MSB2.103B Houston TX 77030-1315 USAMarilyn Goske - Department of Radiology Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USAEllen Charkot - Diagnostic Imaging and Vascular Access The Hospital for Sick Children Toronto CanadaTracy Herrmann - Department of Allied Health University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College Blue Ash OH USASusan Smith - Department of Radiology Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USAJohn Culbertson - American Society of Radiologic Technologists Albuquerque NM USAKira Carbonneau - American Society of Radiologic Technologists Albuquerque NM USA
- Publication Details
- Pediatric radiology, Vol.41(5), pp.602-610
- Academic Unit
- UNKNOWN
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag; Berlin/Heidelberg
- Identifiers
- 99900546986301842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article