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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2010

01-04-2010 | Review

Radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology: Step Lightly

Author: Manrita Sidhu

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

The “Step Lightly” campaign, launched in 2009, is the next phase of the “Image Gently” social marketing campaign, and focuses on improving radiation safety during pediatric interventional radiology procedures. Downloadable content available on the Image Gently website includes parent-friendly information about radiation dose, protocol suggestions and procedure checklists for providers, and information for referring physicians, radiologic technologists and physicists. There are also links to additional reading material and to other relevant organizations.
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Metadata
Title
Radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology: Step Lightly
Author
Manrita Sidhu
Publication date
01-04-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1514-0

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