"As radiation protection is necessary for paediatric patients, it is essential to image the chest properly and avoid unnecessary repeats. If the paediatric patient can only manage a supine view, this is more ideal than performing a poor erect view."
"entire lung fields should be visible; post-processing collimation is not advisable in paediatric imaging (if it is exposed it should be examined). This is particularly important if the clinical indications query a foreign body as demonstrating the abdomen will also be useful in diagnosis"
"Immobilisation "
"This view is preferred in infant and neonate imaging, whilst AP erect and PA erect views are ideal for children able to co-operate in sitting or standing 1."
"This view is preferred in infant and neonate imaging, whilst AP erect and PA erect views are ideal for children able to co-operate in sitting or standing 1."
"SID"
"Practical Points"
Expected headings
"Rotation"
"Lead shielding"
"Practical Points"
"Immobilisation "
"the level of the 7th thoracic vertebra; on or above the level of the nipple"
"entire lung fields should be visible; post-processing collimation is not advisable in paediatric imaging (if it is exposed it should be examined). This is particularly important if the clinical indications query a foreign body as demonstrating the abdomen will also be useful in diagnosis"
"Family members may assist in distracting or holding the child. It is important to give the parents a focused task; particularly when they are feeling anxious for their children. It is suggested to avoid physical holding due to the scattered radiation given to the parent or holder 7."