Imaging Techniques for Pediatric Patients

Course overview

Pediatric patients are not adults. The pediatric patient requires special attention and can sometimes present a challenge to the radiologic technologists interpersonal skills. When working with a pediatric patient, the technologist will need to fully use their technical knowledge. However, the technologist will also need to develop patience and have a deeper understanding of how to use effective communication skills. Although immobilization devices are often necessary, their utilization is only after less restrictive measures have been utilized. It is important to remember that the most effective method of avoiding the need to immobilize a patient is communication.