Faculty Advisor(s)
Elaine Halesey
Abstract
This senior capstone project explains the use of pediatric sedatives to acquire Computed Tomography (CT) images of diagnostic quality. Stages and types of pediatric sedatives, risk versus benefit, pros and cons, potential side effects, parental/guardian consent, general statistics, administration and monitoring requirements, indications and contraindications, and an example of motion artifact are also discussed. Sedatives are essential when pediatric patients are anxious and restless prior to receiving a CT scan. The failure rate of acquiring a diagnostic image while using sedatives for pediatric patients has been indicated as 1 to 3% and 10 to 20% through different conducted studies. Parental/guardian consent is important to obtain due to the potential side effects of pediatric sedatives, as it ensures that caregivers are fully informed about risks and benefits, allowing them to make the best decision for the safety and health of the child. Not all forms of pediatric sedation are pharmaceutical, some include non-pharmaceutical methods. The use of pediatric sedation reduces stress and allows for an accurate diagnosis.
Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
pediatric sedation, computed tomography, anesthesia, pediatric imaging, motion artifact, monitoring
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Smith, Janelle, "Pediatric Sedation in Computed Tomography Scans" (2024). Medical Imaging Senior Posters. 52.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/medimg_seniorposters/52