ACR–SPR–SSR PRACTICE PARAMETER FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF RADIOGRAPHY FOR SCOLIOSIS IN CHILDREN

I. INTRODUCTION

II. INDICATIONS

III. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

IV. SPECIFICATIONS OF EXAMINATION

V. DOCUMENTATION

A. Imaging Analysis Of Scoliosis

VI. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

VII. RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

VIII.

QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Writing Committee – members represent their societies in the initial and final revision of this practice parameter

ACR
Samet, Jonathan D MD, Chair
Lai, Hollie A MD
Pachon, Jan MS
Rohling, Nathan J. DO

SPR
Breen, Michael MD
Chauvin, Nancy A MBA, MD
Collins, Lee K MD
Sagar, Pallavi MD

SSR
Goldschmiedt, Judah MD
Kamel, Sarah I MD
Wong, Tony MD

Committee on Practice Parameters – Pediatric Imaging

(ACR Committee responsible for sponsoring the draft through the process)

Barth, Richard MD, Chair, Commission on Pediatric Radiology

Larson, David B MBA, MD, Chair, Commission on Quality and Safety

Comments Reconciliation Committee

REFERENCES

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