Age Specifc Flashcards
What’s age is considers PEDS
6 years and under
What are good ways to maintain appropriate behavior and communication
- Use age appropriate communication
- Be respectful towards patients
Do you adjust exposure for patient size
Yes, you MUST
What’s the difference between tabletop vs. Bucky for abdomen
Tabletop exposures are 1/5 of Bucky exposures
What is the 15/50 rule
Raise kVp by 15%
Decrease mass by 50%
Gives less patient dose
What are patient restraint techniques we can use
Mummy wrap
Sponges
Pigg-o- stat
Boards
Define gonadal shielding
No longer standard of care
More likely to repeat
Less sensitive than previously thought
What steps do you want to take with parent during exams
- Explain the procedure to parent first
- Allow parent to stay with child if requested
- Limit number of family in the room
What steps do you want to take with toddlers during exam
- Speak at eye level
- Avoid rapid movements and loud noises
- Give one direction at a time
- Demonstrate equipment first
What steps do you take during pre teen exams
Allow to ask questions
Provide privacy
Ask pregnancy (10-60 years old)
What is a bone age study
PA of the left hand to include wrist
How do you cater to geriatrics
Speak clear , slow, to their face
Do not talk to older patients like children
What is non accidental trauma
Child abuse
Must notify someone in charge of patient
