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Is it safe for kids to go through x-ray radiation?

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Question added by maisoon al quraan , System Analyst / Business Analyst , almond technologies
Date Posted: 2015/12/07
Elham  elgabaly
by Elham elgabaly , Senior specialist radiologist , Aljalila children specialty hospital

The radiation is not safe for any human being but if it si medically and clinically indicated so it is mandatory to do the x ray for both the kids and the adults

Mohammad Mahdi Ghodstehrani
by Mohammad Mahdi Ghodstehrani , Neonatologist , Noor Hospital

It is safe but has limitation, If it is indicated should be done otherwise no.

nebiyu seid
by nebiyu seid , MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHER , cardiac center ethiopia

no only if they are patient also protect them by shilding

It's safe as long as you use it minimally or as needed.

RESHMA ANSARI
by RESHMA ANSARI , RADIOGRAPHER , ALEXIS MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL( ZULEKHA HEALTHCARE, UAE)

IF IT IS NECESSORY BY ADVISED FROM THE DR.

Ram Kumar Banjara
by Ram Kumar Banjara , Security Executive , Airport Hotel

Yes, if childrens are guided by someone and radiation should be manually managed.

Mhmd mustafa
by Mhmd mustafa , employee , hussin hospital

sorry, no

But sometimes we offer them a scan to check the existing problem

Hamed Abdel Hakeem Mahmoud Gobran Gobran
by Hamed Abdel Hakeem Mahmoud Gobran Gobran , Associate professor of Radiology , Zgazig University

Precautions have to be taken to minimize radiation exposure, and collimation of beam.

JEFFREY GANOTICE
by JEFFREY GANOTICE , RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST , BROKENSHIRE HOSPITAL, PHILIPPINES

If it will aid in diagnosing the kids condition then my answer is yes. But you need to follow the safety protocols in doing the procedure to minimize the exposure dose of a child. Collimate only to the area of interest, provide proper shielding and optimize the exposure given.

Sarah Hutson
by Sarah Hutson , Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer , Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

There are inherent risks with the use of radiation however small. The effects of this are better predicted at higher levels. e.g Reddening of the skin during radiotherapy treatment for cancer.

The use of ionising radiation is only ever justifiable (child or adult) if the benefits of the exposure (e.g identifying a chest infection) outweigh the risks. In many x-ray examinations these risks are very low. 

Provided this justification is made, it is perfectly acceptable to x-ray a child. Good technique is important to protect organs which are more sensitive to radiation.

Radiographers should always employ ALARP (As low as reasonably practicable) - Using the smallest amount of radiation required to achieve a high quality image.

Sadeq Alawneh
by Sadeq Alawneh , Service Engineer , Sultan United Medical Company

No it is not safe , but if necessary for patient kids to diagnose some parts of their body , Then new technology of medical systems perform exposures with low dose and less time , which is helping healthcare to improve and saving patient's life .

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