Paediatric Imaging

Question 1

What age are Paediatrics?

Answer 1

Under 18

Question 2

What are the Tips for imaging Babies?

Answer 2

Need to see and hear parents - toys/comforters
Won’t understand commands

Question 3

What are 4 methods of getting a CXR?

Answer 3

AP supine
AP sitting
AP or PA standing

Question 4

What Questions to ask yourself before a paediatric x-ray?

Answer 4

Can the child support their own head?
Can the child stand?
Will the child be able to stay still?
Do they need holders and if so, how many?
Do they need to be able to see their parent?

Question 5

What age could babies be sat up?

Answer 5

6 months

Question 6

What is Dextracardia?

Answer 6

Heart on incorrect side

Question 7

What is Situs Inversus?

Answer 7

All organs on the incorrect side

Question 8

What can cause a large gastric bubble?

Answer 8

Can be from hyperventilating