X-ray for kids: How much is too much?

RADIODIAGNOSIS, A vital tool for diagnosis through X-ray may not be all that okay for kids. Based on the conclusions by paediatricians world over, department of Radiodiagnosis at KGMU organised a seminar on ?Paediatric Oncology? on Saturday. This was the first-ever seminar held on the topic.

RADIODIAGNOSIS, A vital tool for diagnosis through X-ray may not be all that okay for kids. Based on the conclusions by paediatricians world over, department of Radiodiagnosis at KGMU organised a seminar on ‘Paediatric Oncology’ on Saturday. This was the first-ever seminar held on the topic. “Most of the hospitals do not have separate X-Ray unit for kids but if these things are discussed and the findings utilised, we may be able to save our kids from the hazards of unnecessary radiation,” said organising secretary Dr Neera Kohli.

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Experts were of the view that though X-Ray diagnosis had come in handy for paediatricians, its use should be restricted. Moreover, the dose for kids of exposure to X-Ray should be restricted.

Radiodiagnosis helps in diagnosis of respiratory disorders, upper GI tract diseases, encephalitis and several other problems.

“Sometimes, we have to give sedatives to kids who are afraid of X-Ray units and in rare cases anaesthesia is used but this, again, has to be under controlled supervision of the doctors and not just by technician,” said Dr SN Kuril. Speakers at the programme included Dr AK Gupta of AIIMS, Dr Jairaj Govindraj of Apollo Chennai and Prof S Bhadury of KGMU. “We have to keep in mind that the radiation has to be low when a child is being diagnosed,” said Dr Neera Kohli.

Earlier, participating in the inaugural session of the seminar were vice-chancellor Prof Hari Gautam, dean faculty of medicine Prof SK Agrawal, Dr Ashish Wakhlu and teachers and students from various faculties.