Radiology

Abstract

This chapter covers both diagnostic and interventional radiology. Unlike adults, many children require general anaesthesia or sedation to be able to cooperate with diagnostic radiology, e.g. a breath hold during CT chest, or keeping still for a long MRI scan. Commonly, general anaesthesia is delivered in the radiology department. This can mean the anaesthetist is working remotely from colleagues and therefore must be experienced and aware of the potential hazards in this environment (e.g. radiation). Increasingly, interventional procedures are being performed in children (e.g. venous access), with large numbers of personnel and equipment often involved; therefore, organisation and planning are imperative. This chapter helps highlight the issues involved.