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Computed tomography (CT) scan is a pivotal tool in pediatric emergency medicine.Prolonged or excessive exposure to radiation from multiple CT scans can significantly elevate the risk of developing cancer and other long-term health complications (1).Due to their smaller size, developing organs and tissue with a higher cell proliferation rate and the more radiosensitive compared to adults, pediatrics are at a heightened susceptibility to the radiation associated risks, the pediatric population is more susceptible to the detrimental effects of radiation (1,2,9).Traditionally, CT scans have been chosen as the predominant choice among advanced imaging modalities in the emergency department (PED) realm due to their rapidity, precision, and widespread availability (1,5).According to Larson [2011] from 1995 to 2008 there has been an increase in CT use among children visiting emergency departments despite the relatively similar number of visits with the records showing that 89.4% took place at non-pediatric-focused facilities while 10.6% in pediatric emergency department (PED) raising the concern of overuse and the long-term radiation induced harm (7).It offers rapid, precise diagnosis and insight into various medical conditions, aiding healthcare providers in making informed decisions for effective treatment strategies (1-4).Because despite their undeniable benefits, CT scans also present inherent risks, notably concerning radiation exposure, especially concerning pediatric patients due to early childhood exposure (1,2,8).Consequently, medical professionals must use instruments such as CT with great care due to the potential risks associated with radiation exposure (1,2).Also, newer versions scan faster making the scan time from few seconds to few minutes thus reducing the need for sedation avoiding their side effect (1,5,6).

Computed tomography (CT) scan is a pivotal tool in
pediatric emergency medicine. It offers rapid, precise
diagnosis and insight into various medical conditions, aiding
healthcare providers in making informed decisions for
effective treatment strategies (1-4).
Traditionally, CT scans have been chosen as the
predominant choice among advanced imaging modalities
in the emergency department (PED) realm due to their
rapidity, precision, and widespread availability (1,5). Also,
newer versions scan faster making the scan time from few
seconds to few minutes thus reducing the need for sedation
avoiding their side effect (1,5,6).
According to Larson [2011] from 1995 to 2008 there
has been an increase in CT use among children visiting
emergency departments despite the relatively similar
number of visits with the records showing that 89.4% took
place at non-pediatric-focused facilities while 10.6% in
pediatric emergency department (PED) raising the concern
of overuse and the long-term radiation induced harm (7).
Because despite their undeniable benefits, CT scans
also present inherent risks, notably concerning radiation
exposure, especially concerning pediatric patients due to
early childhood exposure (1,2,8). Due to their smaller size,
developing organs and tissue with a higher cell proliferation
rate and the more radiosensitive compared to adults,
pediatrics are at a heightened susceptibility to the radiation
associated risks, the pediatric population is more susceptible
to the detrimental effects of radiation (1,2,9). Prolonged or
excessive exposure to radiation from multiple CT scans can
significantly elevate the risk of developing cancer and other
long-term health complications (1). Consequently, medical
professionals must use instruments such as CT with great
care due to the potential risks associated with radiation
exposure (1,2).