Presentations
Moderator: Elka Miller
Review of Different Types of Headaches and Indications for Imaging
Caroline Lacroix & Ken Myers
This presentation will review the red flags for headache that suggest imaging is necessary to rule out a secondary cause. We will also provide a review of the clinical and imaging findings of a variety of pathologies that can be encountered in pediatric patients presenting with headaches.
At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:
- Identify the red flags in pediatric patients presenting with headaches that necessitate imaging to exclude secondary causes.
- Recognize and describe the clinical manifestations associated with common pathologies encountered in pediatric patients with headaches.
- Interpret and describe imaging findings associated with common pathologies encountered in pediatric patients presenting with headaches.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
Speaker Lacroix COI:
- None Declared
Speaker Myers discloses the following relationships:
- Service on the scientific advisory board for Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Ring 20 Support & Awareness, and Koolen-de Vries Syndrome Foundation.
- Site Principal Investigator for grants from Ultragenyx and Livanova.
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Head and Spine Ultrasound in Neonates
Neetika Gupta
The goal of the presentation is to understand and highlight the role of neurosonography in the assessment of the pediatric head and spine, emphasizing its effectiveness as a cost-effective, real-time imaging modality that offers radiation-free evaluation with advanced image resolution. This presentation aims to provides an in-depth evaluation of the role of neurosonography in diagnosing and managing pediatric brain and spine pathologies.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the applications of ultrasound as an effective adjunct to conventional neuroimaging (CT and MRI) in early diagnosis and management of pediatric head and spine abnormaities.
- Demonstrate optimal neurosonographic techniques and applications for evaluating the spectrum of pediatric neurological conditions.
- Address the challenges and limitations associated with pediatric neurosonography and explore effective strategies for their mitigation.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
- US technologist
- Family Physicians
- NICU physician
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
COI:
- None Declared
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Head Trauma in Pediatric Patients
Makabongwe Tshuma
This presentation will consist of a case based overview of pediatric trauma imaging.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Recognize common imaging patterns associated with pediatric traumatic brain injury.
- Identify imaging findings indicative of abusive head trauma in pediatric patients.
- Describe the role of imaging modalities in the evaluation of pediatric patients presenting with headaches.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
COI:
- None Declared
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Spine Trauma in Pediatric Patients
Julien Aguet
This presentation explores spine trauma in pediatric patients, emphasizing unique injury patterns and imaging needs in children. It reviews common injury mechanisms and covers common imaging modalities to guide diagnosis and management. Attendees will learn to recognize subtle injury signs, indications for advanced imaging, and critical red flags for urgent intervention.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify common mechanisms and unique patterns of spine trauma in pediatric patients.
- Select appropriate imaging modalities, including X-ray, CT, and MRI, for diagnosing and managing pediatric spine trauma.
- Recognize key imaging indicators and red flags that necessitate urgent intervention in pediatric spine trauma cases.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
COI:
- None Declared
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