Course Description
Pediatric fluoroscopy requires specialized skills, clinical knowledge, and child-centered care, and radiologic technologists (RTs) play a vital role in this aspect of pediatric imaging. This archived webcast^* will review RTs' evolving roles in performing safe and effective fluoroscopic imaging of infants, children, and adolescents. Implementing developmentally appropriate communication anxiety-reduction techniques, caregiver involvement, and strategies that promote cooperation and positive healthcare experiences will be emphasized. Select pediatric gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders will be discussed, including esophageal atresia, malrotation, pyloric stenosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA) syndrome, and foreign body ingestion, along with their imaging features and surgical implications. Imaging characteristics, examination modifications, and correlations with surgical interventions will be presented in order to strengthen clinical decision-making and procedural preparedness. Participants will gain practical knowledge in order to improve diagnostic quality, enhance patient safety, and support compassionate, family-centered care in the pediatric fluoroscopy setting.

Learning Objectives
After reviewing the content, the participant should be able to:

• EXPLAIN radiologic technologists' roles in delivering developmentally appropriate, family-centered care during pediatric fluoroscopic procedures.
• SUMMARIZE communication and coping strategies that improve cooperation and reduce anxiety in pediatric patients during fluoroscopic imaging studies and procedures.
• IDENTIFY fluoroscopic imaging features of common pediatric gastrointestinal pathologies.
• CORRELATE imaging findings with relevant pediatric surgical interventions and their impact on examination performance.
• OUTLINE modifications to fluoroscopic examinations that support radiation safety and patient tolerance in pediatric imaging.

Categories: Fluoroscopy and X-Ray/Radiography/Fluoroscopy

In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 9 out of 12 questions correctly to receive CE credits. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 1.5 ARRT Category A credits.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit (Technical credit).

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.