Evidence-Based Imaging in Pediatrics

Download or read book Evidence-Based Imaging in Pediatrics written by L. Santiago Medina and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-10 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.