Has your Kansas City Child Received a CT Scan During an ER Visit? Over-Exposure to Radiation a Concern

Here at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have always encouraged parents to watch exposing their child to certain things in order to avoid long lasting effects that could lead to serious injury later in life. But what about the times you've put your child's health and safety into a doctor's hands? How sure are you that they know what they're doing?

It's a scary thought to be sure-- and one that could be a very real problem for some families, especially if you have a rough and tumble child that often requires visits to an emergency rooms. Recent research has shown that ER doctors may be ordering CT scans for you child more than they should. The numbers show that the number of CT scans ordered for children increased from 330,000 to over 1.6 million between 2005 and 2008.

 

One reason is because the overall technology improved greatly in that time-- and CT scans have proven to be very effective in helping to diagnose head injuries, neck and abdominal problems. But the problem is these tests come with dose of radiation exposure and the real problem is that the tests should be set up depending on the patient's height and body weight-- something that isn't always adjusted for children.

 

As experienced Kansas Child Injury Attorneys hope you are actively paying attention to what doctors have planned for your child during a visit to the emergency room. If your doctor suggests a CT scan for your child, make sure it is a necessary option and make sure the machine is safe for your child. Doctors are there to help but just because you don't have a medical degree, doesn't mean you shouldn't be educated on the proper way to treat your child.

 

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury in an accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers, with over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accidents and Fatalities, we may be able to help you and your family get through this difficult and often stressful time.

 

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim. You can get started today by downloading our free book, "10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim". We want you to know your rights.