Trends in Use of Advanced Imaging in Pediatric Emergency Departments, 2009-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There is increased awareness of radiation risks from computed tomography (CT) in pediatric patients. In emergency departments (EDs), evidence-based guidelines, improvements in imaging technology, and availability of nonradiating modalities have potentially reduced CT use.

Objective

To evaluate changes over time and hospital variation in advanced imaging use.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study assessed 26 082 062 ED visits by children younger than 18 years from the Pediatric Health Information System administrative database from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2018.

Exposures

Imaging.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcome was the change in CT, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rates f

SUBMITTER: Marin JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7400208 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature