National Effort Raises Awareness of Child Safety for X-Ray, CT Scans
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging healthcare professionals to “Image Gently” when conducting x-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans on children.
IEMA recently sent a letter to nearly 16,000 medical radiation technologists, x-ray facilities and others highlighting the latest addition to the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging’s nationwide Image Gently campaign: Back to Basics (Beam, Artifacts,…
