What are the dangers of CT scan of infant brain?

The brain health of infants is very susceptible to external stimuli because the baby's head is not fully developed, the density and hardness of the skull are very low, and it is easy to be injured and endanger the safety of the brain. In modern life, many babies suffer head injuries due to bumps and stumbles. When treating them, it is necessary to first clearly examine the condition of the brain. CT technology is often used as a diagnostic method. However, many people believe that CT technology is radioactive. Let’s take a look at the dangers of CT examination of the baby’s brain.

If the brain injury is severe, the emergency doctor will usually perform a brain CT scan directly on the child. As for whether a brain CT scan is necessary for minor abrasions and falls, experts believe that after all, the brain development of infants and young children is not yet complete, and CT scans still have a certain radiation impact. This requires parents to closely observe the child's pupils for changes, whether the consciousness is clear, and "how the spirit is" for 24 hours or even longer. If the child has symptoms such as enlarged or constricted pupils, confusion, unclear consciousness, and drowsiness in addition to drowsiness, the child should be sent to the doctor immediately.

Some experts believe that brain CT scans have a certain impact on children due to radiation, but due to its long-term and uncertain nature, doctors cannot accurately state the extent of the impact. Some experts believe that an occasional brain CT scan for children "generally has no effect."

The radiation dose of CT is much higher than that of ordinary conventional X-rays. The dose of one chest CT scan is equivalent to 400 chest X-rays. Therefore, the indiscriminate issuance of CT application forms should be strictly controlled. CT examinations for children should be performed by excellent radiologists. Staff must have high professional ethics, proficient inspection techniques, and sufficient awareness of radiation protection. Reduce unnecessary repeated exposure caused by operational errors.

At the same time, adequate protection should be provided to the children. For example, when setting the body position, tissues that do not need to be irradiated can be covered with protective equipment such as lead glasses, lead aprons, and lead hats. Hospitals with pediatrics should be equipped with special gonad protection sheets for children, which can provide up to 90% protection for children's gonads.