Final Programme

Postgraduate Educational Programme
A-377 14:30
B. Dose reduction strategies in multidetector CT
C. Owens; London/UK
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the clinical role of multidetector CT in pediatric imaging.
2. To understand how to tailor an appropriate examination according to the clinical question posed.
3. To discuss the application of low-dose radiation techniques such as dose modulation function, reduction
of kVp and selection of appropriate tube collimation, mAs and pitch.
4. To discuss the impact of these low-dose radiation techniques on image quality and dose.
A-378 15:00
C. Foreign body aspiration and ingestion
K. Darge; Würzburg/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the types and patterns of foreign body aspiration and ingestion in children.
2. To discuss the relevant imaging modalities and ascertain their relative diagnostic value.
3. To outline the various pitfalls involved in imaging foreign body incorporation.
14:00 - 15:30 Room L/M
Radiographers
RC 1514
Pediatric
Moderators:
J.G. Blickman; Nijmegen/NL
C. Malamateniou; London-Liverpool/UK
A-379 14:00
A. Information and care policy in the pediatric radiology department
S. Lawler; Stockholm/SE
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn how vital information to the patient is.
2. To appreciate how the policy can help the radiographer be more effi cient, competent and professional.
3. To realise how important the radiographer’s skills are in the examination of the paediatric patient.
4. To learn how the basic care principles assist in making the examination of the child as quick and easy as
possible.
A-380 14:45
B. MRI of congenital heart disease (CHD)
K. Askaner; Lund/SE
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn about the fetal and neonatal circulation and the most common congenital heart diseases.
2. To understand appropriate diagnostic techniques used to evaluate CHD and appreciate when MRI is
needed.
3. To learn about technical approaches to MRI in CHD.
4. To appreciate the technician’s role in MRI of CHD.
234 A B C D European Society of Radiology