Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · Apr 1999
Evaluation of a method of assessing faecal loading on plain abdominal radiographs in children.
Childhood constipation is common and assessment is often difficult. Plain abdominal radiography is simple and commonly used to assess constipation. The role of radiography with the use of a simple scoring system has not been fully evaluated. ⋯ We have found this scoring system to be a clinically useful and a reproducible tool in assessing childhood constipation. Assessment of faecal loading is subjective and varies between observers, although one observer will consistently score faecal loading on the same radiograph on successive occasions. To limit exposure to ionising radiation, we recommend that radiography be reserved for the investigation of intractable constipation, and its accuracy is improved if all radiographs are scored by the same observer.
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Pediatric radiology · Apr 1999
A survey of post-discharge side effects of conscious sedation using chloral hydrate in pediatric CT and MR imaging.
Limited information is available on post-discharge side effects of chloral hydrate sedation in pediatric imaging. ⋯ Data on the post-discharge side effects of chloral hydrate sedation will be useful to radiologists, technologists, and nurses explaining to parents about sedation using this agent.