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At our CT division, we perform CT scans on more than 1,000 pediatric patients each month. Families who are referred to us can expect that the results of their scan will be interpreted by highly experienced pediatric radiologists who work primarily at Children's and are affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Our radiologists have expertise in evaluating the full array of both simple and complex childhood conditions.
Advances in technology continue to enhance our ability to aid Children's clinicians in the care of your child. In addition to two-single detector machines in our division that produce high quality imaging in a short period of time, we recently acquired a 16-slice multidetector (See Surf's Up) that provides faster scanning ability and higher quality images.
In 2006, we became one of the first dedicated pediatric institutions in the country to acquire a state-of-the-art 64-slice multidetector machine (See Fenway Scanner). In addition to boosting image quality even further, the machine slashes exam times dramatically - an important feature in difficult cases where sedation is not advised.
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CT delivers much more radiation than a conventional radiograph (X-ray). At Children's Hospital Boston, we operate on the principle of using the lowest radiation dose possible to achieve high quality diagnostic images. At some institutions that primarily serve adult patients, families cannot always expect an emphasis on appropriately-reduced radiation doses for children.
