Which Imaging Study Is Best for a Child with Neck Pain After Trauma?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child, 3 to 16 years of age, acute cervical spine trauma, at least one risk factor with reliable clinical examination (base
Category: Pediatric Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for pediatric imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
Why Is Imaging Not Recommended for Low-Risk Pediatric Cervical Spine Trauma?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child, 3 to 16 years of age, acute cervical spine trauma, meets low risk criteria (based on PECARN or NEXUS). Initial imagi
What Is the Next Imaging Step for a Child with Suspected Complicated Appendicitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child. Suspected acute appendicitis with clinical suspicion or initial imaging suggestive of complication (eg, abscess, bow
What Is the Next Imaging Step for a Child with an Equivocal Appendix Ultrasound?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child. Suspected acute appendicitis, equivocal or nondiagnostic right lower quadrant ultrasound. Next imaging study. (Suspe
What Imaging Should You Order for a Child with High-Risk Suspected Appendicitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child. Suspected acute appendicitis, high clinical risk. Initial imaging. (Suspected Appendicitis-Child): recommended study
What Imaging Should You Order for a Child with Intermediate-Risk Appendicitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child. Suspected acute appendicitis, intermediate clinical risk. Initial imaging. (Suspected Appendicitis-Child): recommend
Should You Order Imaging for a Child with Low-Risk Suspected Appendicitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child. Suspected acute appendicitis, low clinical risk. Initial imaging. (Suspected Appendicitis-Child): recommended study,
What Is the Right First Imaging Study for Adolescent Scoliosis With Risk Factors?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adolescent (10 to 17 years of age). Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Risk factors. Initial imaging. (Scoliosis-Child): reco
What Is the Right First Imaging Study for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adolescent (10 to 17 years of age). Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. No risk factors. Initial imaging. (Scoliosis-Child): r
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Early Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis in a Child?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Child (0 to 9 years of age). Early onset idiopathic scoliosis. Initial imaging. (Scoliosis-Child): recommended study, diffe