Pediatric X-Ray Dose Information
When setting an acquisition, the estimated X-ray dose emission will be displayed on the acquisition interface so that you can evaluate if the benefit of the X-ray imaging outweighs the risks.
The representative dose information associated with each radiological exam on the CS 8200 3D Family and the corresponding patient size is provided in the X-ray Dose Emission Information section of the CS 8200 3D Family Safety, Regulatory, and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA67).
Additional Features to Simplify X-Ray Imaging of Children and Adolescents
The following features will help you to simplify the X-ray imaging of children and adolescents:
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Children and adolescents can be more still and stable in the seated position. The CS 8200 3D Family can be lowered down for an exposure in the seated position.
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To allow proper positioning of a pediatric patient and (where relevant) depending on the patient size, you can use the 3D child bite block accessory instead of the standard 3D bite block.
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You can use
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Face-to-face positioning helps to minimize the fear of confined space in the unit for children and adolescent patients.
References for Pediatric Dose Optimization
The following resources provide information about pediatric imaging radiation safety and radiation safety for dental cone-beam computed tomography devices:
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FDA Pediatric X-ray Imaging webpage (https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emittingproducts/radiationemittingproductsandprocedures/medicalimaging/ucm298899.htm)
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FDA Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography webpage (https://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/MedicalImaging/MedicalX-Rays/ucm315011.htm)
Additional recommendations for safer and more effective pediatric patient imaging are provided by the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging (Image Gently Alliance): www.imagegently.org
We recommend that you consult the "Image Gently Back to Basics" campaign materials at: https://www.imagegently.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kyzGxOMxTFo%3d&tabid=754&portalid=6&mid=1939
Quality Control Testing
To ensure that the device functions properly across the entire range of patient size for which it may be used, follow the recommendation made in the Maintenance chapter of this user guide.
