American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Pediatr Radiol. 2011 May;41(5):602-10. doi: 10.1007/s00247-010-1904-3. Epub 2011 Apr 14.
Digital radiography (DR) is one of several new products that have changed our work processes from hard copy to digital formats. The transition from analog screen-film radiography to DR requires thorough user education because of differences in image production, processing, storage and evaluation between the forms of radiography. Without adequate education, radiologic technologists could unknowingly expose children to higher radiation doses than necessary for adequate radiograph quality.
To evaluate knowledge about image quality and dose management in pediatric DR among radiologic technologists in the U.S.
This communication describes a survey of 493 radiologic technologists who are members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and who evaluated the current state of radiological technologist education in image quality and dose management in pediatric DR. The survey included 23 survey questions regarding image acquisition issues, quality assurance, radiation exposure and education in DR of infants and children.
Radiologic technologists express many needs in areas of training and education in pediatric DR. Suggested improvements include better tools for immediate feedback about image quality and exposure, more information about appropriate technique settings for pediatric patients, more user-friendly vendor manuals and educational materials, more reliable measures of radiation exposure to patients, and more regular and frequent follow-up by equipment vendors.
There is a clear and widespread need for comprehensive and practical education in digital image technology for radiologic technologists, especially those engaged in pediatric radiography. The creation of better educational materials and training programs, and the continuation of educational opportunities will require a broad commitment from equipment manufacturers and vendors, educational institutions, pediatric radiology specialty organizations, and individual imaging specialists.
数字射线摄影（DR）是改变我们的工作流程从硬拷贝到数字格式的几种新产品之一。由于两种射线照相形式在图像制作、处理、存储和评估方面存在差异，因此从模拟屏片射线照相向 DR 过渡需要进行全面的用户教育。如果没有足够的教育，放射技师可能会在不知不觉中使儿童暴露于比获得足够射线照相质量所需的更高的辐射剂量下。
评估美国放射技师对儿科 DR 中图像质量和剂量管理的知识。
本通讯描述了对美国放射技师学会（ASRT）的 493 名成员进行的一项调查，该调查评估了当前放射技师在儿科 DR 中的图像质量和剂量管理教育状况。该调查包括 23 个关于图像获取问题、质量保证、辐射暴露和婴幼儿 DR 教育的调查问题。
放射技师在儿科 DR 的培训和教育方面表达了许多需求。建议的改进包括更好的工具来即时反馈图像质量和曝光情况，更多关于儿科患者适当技术设置的信息，更易于使用的供应商手册和教育材料，更可靠的患者辐射暴露测量方法，以及更频繁和定期的设备供应商随访。
放射技师对数字图像技术有明确且广泛的全面实用教育需求，尤其是那些从事儿科放射摄影的技师。创建更好的教育材料和培训计划，并继续提供教育机会，需要设备制造商和供应商、教育机构、儿科放射学专业组织以及个别成像专家的广泛承诺。
