When caring for children, doctors work with the patient and parents to decide upon a course for medical treatment. In making treatment recommendations it is common for the doctor to outline the benefits and risks of medical therapy, and sometimes the risks of NOT receiving that medical therapy. Just like many other decisions in everyday life, medical decisions are made based on an analysis of the risks and benefits. In this post, I will provide … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Diagnostic Radiology, Kids, Medical Imaging, Safety
On: Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tags: CT, Dianna Bardo, Image Gently, Medical Imaging, MRI, pediatric radiology, Ultrasound, X-Ray
Pediatric radiologists at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital consult with pediatricians, surgeons and other referring physicians to decide whether CT, radiograph (X-Ray), and/or fluoroscopy (angiogram) examinations are the best option for imaging a child in need of diagnostic radiology services. These imaging exams: Provide an intimate look at a child’s anatomy and sometimes their physiology. Allow diagnosis of diseases and injuries, as well as normal anatomy. Deliver ionizing radiation to the patient in order create these … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiology
On: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tags: CT scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Dianna Bardo, Medical Imaging, MRI, pediatric radiology, radiology, Ultrasound, X-Ray
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