Keeping Children Still in Medical Imaging Examinations- Immobilisation or Restraint: A Literature Review

Ng, Jessica; Doyle, Edel

doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2018.09.008

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“…The term “immobilization” refers to a technique made with the consent of children and parents, as opposed to the term “restraint” where physical force is used to hold the child still during the imaging procedure [ 51 ].…”

Section: Positioning Immobilization and Distractionmentioning

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EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient in diagnostic nuclear medicine

Camoni

Santos

Luporsi

et al. 2023

Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging

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Purpose The manuscript aims to characterize the principles of best practice in performing nuclear medicine procedures in paediatric patients. The paper describes all necessary technical skills that should be developed by the healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care in paediatric patients, as it is particularly challenging due to psychological and physical conditions of children. Methods We performed a comprehensive literature review to establish the most relevant elements of nuclear medicine studies in paediatric patients. We focused the attention to the technical aspects of the study, such as patient preparation, imaging protocols, and immobilization techniques, that adhere to best practice principles. Furthermore, we considered the psychological elements of working with children, including comforting and distraction strategies. Results The extensive literature review combined with practical conclusions and recommendations presented and explained by the authors summarizes the most important principles of the care for paediatric patient in the nuclear medicine field. Conclusion Nuclear medicine applied to the paediatric patient is a very special and challenging area, requiring proper education and experience in order to be performed at the highest level and with the maximum safety for the child.

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Section: Positioning Immobilization and Distractionmentioning

confidence: 99%

EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient in diagnostic nuclear medicine

Camoni

Santos

Luporsi

et al. 2023

Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging

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“…Distraction can be successfully used to alleviate anxiety and minimise movement when children are inside the MRI scanner in place of physical restraint techniques [30] .…”

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Paediatric magnetic resonance imaging adaptations without the use of sedation or anaesthesia: A narrative review

Anwar

McCabe

Simcock

et al. 2022

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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“…Parents play a crucial role by providing for comfort and relaxation of the child and, if necessary, helping the child remain motionless during the process [11]. Parents may lack precise knowledge of radiology imaging tests and feel anxious about their child's tests; therefore, before the use of accessories such as immobilizers, it is necessary to explain the cause of preventing unwanted movement and repeating the procedure as well as the usage of this special tool during the radiographic procedure [12].…”

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Radiographers’ Knowledge Versus Practice about Methods of Attracting Pediatric Corporation in Medical Imaging Departments

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Estaji

Rezaei

et al. 2021

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Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate radiographers’ knowledge and practice on different methods for attracting pediatrics’ cooperation in medical imaging departments for achieving high-quality images without repetition and minimum absorbed dose. Materials and Methods: For conducting this descriptive-analytical study, a researcher-made questionnaire, including two parts of radiographer knowledge and practical methods, which were applied as a routine in the departments for reduction of pediatrics’ stress, was distributed between radiographers. Results: The results revealed that verbal justification was declared as the most efficient way of informing the parents as compared to the other methods. Establishing verbal communication is the most practical way of engaging the child. Meanwhile, application of immobilization tools, justification of parents by the admission staff, playing music was used, respectively. Conclusion: Considering these findings, there is a need to equip the imaging department with the appropriate facilities, perform continuous training of radiographers to increase the practice of different techniques and tools.

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Keeping Children Still in Medical Imaging Examinations- Immobilisation or Restraint: A Literature Review

Cited by 90 publications

References 21 publications

EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient in diagnostic nuclear medicine

EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient in diagnostic nuclear medicine

Paediatric magnetic resonance imaging adaptations without the use of sedation or anaesthesia: A narrative review

Radiographers’ Knowledge Versus Practice about Methods of Attracting Pediatric Corporation in Medical Imaging Departments

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