Evidence-Based Imaging in Pediatrics: Improving the Quality of Imaging in Patient Care

ISBN-13: 9781441909213 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 665 str.

L. Santiago Medina; Kimberly E. Applegate; C. Craig Blackmore

Opis

This practical book is ideal for readers who want to rapidly determine the appropriate imaging for pediatric patients. The text provides a concise and accessible summary of the literature on how and when to use imaging studies. Chapters address the essentials, such as cost-effectiveness, and are written in collaboration by renowned specialists in the fields of pediatrics and pediatric radiology. Topics cover common clinical scenarios in neuroimaging and musculoskeletal, chest, and abdominal imaging. Each imaging recommendation is presented along with the supporting data and the strength of the evidence.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This is a book that will appeal to an audience of radiologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, residents and fellows, midlevel providers, and others in the fields of diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology who request imaging for children. ... the authors provide a guide to efficient imaging of specific clinical problems in children while minimizing unnecessary radiation risk and efficiently using health care dollars." (Nancy E. Fitzgerald, The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 52 (8), August, 2011)

"The book is an extensive survey of pediatric topics from all organ systems and including issues that arise daily in most large pediatric practices. ... this is exactly the sort of book that adds value to the keen eye of a good radiologist. ... A book such as this ... can help us help our patients. I strongly encourage you to read this book. Smart radiologists and ambitious pediatricians will be richly rewarded by even brief exposure to this book. Excellent." (Brent Adler, Pediatric Radiology, November, 2010)

Spis treści

Neuroimaging Craniosynostosis. Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke in Children. Arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms of the brain. Perinatal brain injury. Head Trauma. Brain neoplasm. Headache. Seizures. Sinusitis. CNS child abuse. Musculoskeletal Spinal Dysraphism and Scoliosis. Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine trauma. Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. Soft tissue neoplasm (osteosarcoma and others)- Hip dysplasia and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Knee and shoulder injuries. Chest Imaging Congenital Cardiac Disease and vascular rings. Chest and mediastinal masses including lymphoma. Pulmonary infections and cystic fibrosis. Abdominal Imaging Malrotation and pyloric stenosis. Appendicitis. Intussusception. Nephrolithiasis. Urinary Tract Infection. Abdominal Trauma. Abdominal Masses (Wilms Tumors, Neuroblastoma and hepatoblastoma). Testicular and ovarian torsion and neoplasm. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Others: 28. Non-CNS child abuse. 29. Brachial Plexus Injury. 30. Benefits and Risks of radiation dose with conventional radiography and CT. 31. Principles of Evidence-Based Imaging.

O autorze

L. Santiago Medina, MD, MPH, is Co-Director, Division of Neuroradiology-Neuroimaging, and Director, Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (HOPE) Center at Miami Children's Hospital.

Blurb

Evidence-Based Imaging in Pediatrics: Optimizing Imaging in Pediatric Patient Care presents a user friendly guide to the evidence-based science and the merit defining the appropriate use of medical imaging in infants and children. Edited by Drs. Medina, Applegate and Blackmore, this ideal reference gathers contributions by internationally renowned specialists in the field. The book covers the most prevalent conditions and diseases affecting children. Each chapter is framed around important and provocative clinical questions relevant to the daily physician’s practice. Key points and summarized answers are highlighted so the busy clinician can quickly understand the most important evidence-based imaging data. Topics include patient selection, imaging strategies, test performance, cost-effectiveness, radiation safety and applicability. A wealth of illustrations and summary tables reinforces the key evidence.

By offering a clear understanding of the science behind the evidence, the book fills a void for pediatricians, radiologists, clinicians, surgeons, residents and others with an interest in medical imaging and a desire to implement an evidence-based approach to optimize pediatric patient care.