Radiological Procedures for Pediatric Down Syndrome Patients

This report examines radiological procedures, specifically X-rays and CT scans, for pediatric patients with Down syndrome, focusing on environmentally friendly methods to improve patient care. The research aims to reduce radiation exposure, improve image quality, and enhance the diagnostic process. The methodology includes a systematic review of the literature, analyzing 51 articles and focusing on 17. The findings emphasize the importance of minimizing radiation dosage due to the potential sensitivity of these patients and the need for high-quality images to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The conclusion underscores the significance of creating a supportive environment for patients during radiological procedures, highlighting the need for methods that balance diagnostic effectiveness with patient safety and well-being. The report emphasizes the role of improved imaging techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving the quality of care.

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RADIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH DOWN
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ABSTRACT
Introduction
Down syndrome is a condition of the chromosomes that is caused when an error occurs during
cell division creating an extra chromosome 21 (Gardiner et al., 2010). People with Down
syndrome especially pediatric patients may develop several health conditions that may require to
be diagnosed through imaging (Bull, 2011). Radiological procedures such as x-ray and CT scans
are therefore important in managing Down syndrome in pediatric patients.
Purpose
This research was used to identify environmentally friendly methods for pediatric patients with
Down syndrome. These methods are aimed at reducing the radiation dose for a patient during a
radiological procedure. Additionally, the methods should be able to provide the best quality
images to improve diagnosis and hasten recovery.
Method
We used the PRISMA guidelines to perform a systematic review of the current literature
obtained from various databases. We searched for several articles and found a total of 51 articles
related to environmentally friendly radiological procedures. Out of the 51 articles, 17 were
analyzed in detail.
Result
Caring for pediatric patients with Down syndrome requires environmentally friendly methods to
improve the quality of care. Patients may not respond well to high dosages of radiation because
they sometimes cause irritations. Both patients and clinicians need improved image quality of the

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radiological procedures to make the diagnosis of the condition easier and hasten the process of
recovery.
Conclusion
Methods that create a friendly environment for pediatric patients during radiological procedures
such as CT scans and X-rays are important in the diagnosis of Down syndrome. High radiation
dosages may not suit patients sometimes thus affecting the quality of care. Improving image
quality is also important in the diagnosis and management of the condition.

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References
Bull, M. J. (2011). Health supervision for children with Down syndrome.
Gardiner, K., Herault, Y., Lott, I. T., Antonarakis, S. E., Reeves, R. H., & Dierssen, M. (2010).
Down syndrome: from understanding the neurobiology to therapy. Journal of
Neuroscience, 30(45), 14943-14945.