http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader in pediatric radiology, performing more than 225,000 tests a year. Children’s is proud to offer an expert staff skilled in a variety of radiology services, such as MRI, iMRI, CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, and PET/CT. Children’s radiology staff includes radiologists, technologists, nurses, and child life specialists. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 16 neighborhood locations, Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:12:49 -0400 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:53:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss blogs@rt-image.com blogs@rt-image.com blogs@rt-image.com http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm false http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/6/9/Ultrasound-Searching-for-the-Right-System Within the past two years, the Ultrasound Department at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston has utilized eight ultrasound machines to replace systems at the end of production life. The first two systems purchased were a modification of current systems. Unfortunately, it did not take long before errors became present in the boot-up process. As the company tried to fix the systems, we relied on two loaner systems before it was determined that the systems required replacement. We were offered two systems from a newer generation, ones the company believed would be the standard and platform for all of their future ultrasound machines. Those systems proved complicated and not user friendly, often adding 15 to 20 minutes to an ultrasound procedure. This turned out to be the final event that would end a 20+ year relationship. Today, we have a new vendor and two new systems, which have yielded technology that makes life easier for families and staff. We gained features that provide better image quality as well as the latest software to enable better diagnosis. It was not until we received the new systems that we realized what we had been missing. In the end, we got what we wanted: the best for our patients and families. Duane Griffith, Supervisor, Ultrasound, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Innovation Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:53:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/6/9/Ultrasound-Searching-for-the-Right-System http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/5/13/Mock-Scanner-Great-for-Pediatric-Patients Children's Healthcare of Atlanta recently received a new addition to its Radiology department. Through the generosity of donors, Children's now has a "mock" scanner to assist staff in preparing children for MR procedures by affording a "dry" run of the exam without compromising staff member's schedules or tying up a scanner with a child who may not need sedation when given the opportunity to try without sedation first. The "mock", as we call it at Children's, looks just like a standard closed bore MR unit. It has a moving table, faux cage-style head coil, and even makes sounds similar to that of the real thing. The new "toy" has already yielded great success, and we are hopeful that the sedation rate for patients aged 5 to 10 will continue to decline! Scott Weisel RT(R)(CT)(MR) MRI Team leader Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Innovation Thu, 13 May 2010 14:16:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/5/13/Mock-Scanner-Great-for-Pediatric-Patients http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/6/16/Goodbye-Gastroview-Hello-Omnipaque Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's radiology department has decided to change its practice regarding oral contrast due to the difficulties with patient tolerance of Gastroview. As you may know, Gastroview has an unpleasant taste and thus is difficult to "get down" in both adults and children. Patient aversion to Gastroview can delay scans and create patient/parent dissatisfaction with the radiology experience. Starting in May, Children's began using Omnipaque for all oral contrast studies. Omnipaque is a clear, tasteless contrast that provides high-quality imaging but, most importantly, is easy to drink. Children's returning patients are amazed at the change and are very happy with the decision to use a more palatable contrast. By Melinda Dobbs, Manager Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Innovation Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/6/16/Goodbye-Gastroview-Hello-Omnipaque