Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 23-25, March 2007

Imaging Children: Tips and Tricks

J. Mari Beth Linder, PhD, RN, BC, is an associate professor and department head of nursing at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO

Alan D. Schiska, MS, RT(R), RDMS, is an assistant professor of radiologic technology and head of the Radiologic Sciences Department at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO

Abstract 

Proper positioning is required for imaging all clients in the radiology department, but infants and children present a special challenge for radiology personnel. Infants and children may be unable to cooperate and follow verbal directions. This necessitates additional attention to minimizing pediatric clients' movement during radiologic examinations. Age-appropriate communication skills, parental involvement, and appropriate education and training of staff members are requisite in caring for pediatric clients and their families in the radiology department.

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PII: S1546-0843(07)00008-9

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2007.01.007

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 23-25, March 2007

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