title: Emergency radiology in childhood.
abstract: Radiologic aspects of childhood illness and injury differ from those of adults, and specific investigational plans and techniques are necessary. In this article, common illnesses and complaints referred to the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skeletal systems are discussed. For each, the initial radiologic examination is indicated, and follow-up consultation and investigation are described.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001990:Bronchiolitis, Viral / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010372:Pediatrics; D010614:Pharynx; D011859:Radiography; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging