May 2019 - ImageGently

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Impact of low dose settings on radiation exposure during pediatric fluoroscopic guided interventions

Moritz Wildgruber, Michael Köhler, Richard Brill, Holger Goessmann, Wibke Uller, René Müller-Wille, Walter A. Wohlgemuth Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effects of lowering the detector entrance exposure in children undergoing interventional radiology procedures. Materials and Methods The study retrospectively investigated radiation dose levels in pediatric patients aged 0–18 years before (n = 39) and after (n = 26) lowering […]

Kimberly Applegate, MD, MS, FACR, FAAP presented perspectives from both the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the Image Gently Alliance at the 2019 Beebe Symposium

Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium: The Future of Low-Dose Radiation Research in the United States May 8-9, 2019, Washington, DC Panel Photo: Dr. Applegate is 4th from the left Read the statement here

Attestation Certificates Now Available for Fluoroscopy

Image Gently now offers an attestation certificate for reading one of our selected articles or exhibits on fluoroscopy. Read one or more fluoroscopy items from our checklist, and after completing it you will have the chance to personalize a certificate to demonstrate your awareness. Read our attestation instructions and checklist for complete details.