Image Gently, Step Lightly: promoting radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology.

Manrita Sidhu; Marilyn J. Goske; Bairbre Connolly; John Racadio; Terry T. Yoshizumi; Keith J. Strauss; Brian D. Coley; Tara Utley

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Image Gently, Step Lightly: promoting radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology.

December 14, 2016

Sidhu M, Goske MJ, Connolly B, et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010;195(4):W299-301.

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This commentary describes a checklist initiative to standardize workflow, promote team responsibility, and improve the safety of pediatric radiology procedures.

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