A study on pediatric radiologic technology

Presently, the importance of pediatric radiology is emerging in many aspects. In pediatric radiologic practice, great care must be taken to ensure that the correct examinations are performed, since most of the patients do not communicate in many cases. The author's intended to study that the general considerations concerning pediatric radiology except special procedures. There are radiologic equipment, pleasant and safe surroundings, patient care and immobilization devices, protection, and analysis about the pediatric patients distribution, magnification technic for children in this study. The conclusion is summarized that : 1) Establishment of a private room for the infant or children is essential. 2) Remarkable reduction of gonadal dose can be achieved by several methods. 3) Continual research for the good positioning. 4) Application of the shielding devices and positioning aids