• Is a head CT scan safe for children?

My 11 year old needs a CT scan after falling off his bike. Is a head CT scan safe for children?

4 Answers

  • Radiologist
  • Mcallen, TX

Yes, it is safe for children.

  • Radiologist
  • Riverside, CA

Yes, particularly when performed on new equipment with updated protocols. Non-contrast head CT is indicated for head trauma in both pediatric and adult age groups.

  • Radiologist
  • Racine, WI

yes

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