The Diagnostic Imaging Department, also known as "radiology" or "x-ray," provides our pediatric patients state of the art diagnostic medical imaging. We strive to meet all patient care needs. Our radiology team consists of highly skilled and experienced pediatric radiologists, techonologists and support staff. Our staff has received their Nuclear Medicine accreditation from the American College of Radiology. The team performs general radiology procedures, buclear medicine procedures, ultrasounds, CT and MRI scans. The department performs approximately 72,000 procedures per year with 65 percent of the procedures performed for outpatients.

Our Mission
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging, in partnership with it's Radiologists, will be a leader in providing quality, cost-effective imaging to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Service are provided in a manner that supports patient safety and Family-Centered care.

Overview:

• The Diagnostic Imaging Department performs pediatric examinations in General Diagnostic Radiology including:
  • Plain Films (X-Rays and Fluoroscopic Studies)
  • CT and MR
  • Ultrasonography
  • Nuclear Medicine & Bone Densitometry
• Approximately 78,000 exams are performed in the Department each year.
• There are 4 Radiographic Rooms: 1 General Radiology Room, 1 DR Room, and 2 Fluoroscopic Rooms; 2 CT Scanners with one 16 detector CT scanner; 2 MR Scanners: a 1.5T and a 3T MR unit.
• Both the CT and MR scanner have angiographic and cardiac capabilities.
• There are 3 Doppler ultrasound scanners with transducers specific to pediatric patients.
• One Nuclear Medicine Camera

Sevices Provided:

• We provide specialized pediatric imaging services. These include conventional radiographs (or plain films), fluoroscopic procedures, and cross-sectional imaging.
• Some of these examinations requiring injection of contrast material may need to be done after the results of blood tests are available. If there are no recent blood tests, these will be done prior to the examination, but usually with the same needle stick as that used for the placement of the intravenous line.
• Results for all non-emergent exams will be faxed or mailed to the referring physician's office, usually within 24 hours. The results of emergent examinations will be verbally communicated to your physician by the radiologist at the conclusion of the examination.

Radiologists:

• Through our partnership with the University of Tennesse Medical Group, Radiologists provide coverage at Le Bonheur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The UTMG Radiology Group physicians are board certified in pediatrics with additional training in pediatric imaging and are always available for consultation with your doctor.
• Our board-certified pediatric sedation physicians provide safe, individualized expert care to our patients.

Teleradiology
Our teleradiology program decreases the time it takes to have radiological images read at Le Bonheur. We have partnered with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, giving Le Bonheur access to an additional 28 pediatric radiologists, many of whom are subspecialists in their field.

With the partnership, both Le Bonheur and Cincinnati Children's radiologists read scans that are sent electronically and are based on when they arrived in the system. Cincinnati radiologists are then able to interpret the scans and send their reports back to us.

Monitored Anesthesia Care
We boast a dedicated sedation team that consists of anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists and other clinical staff. Monitored anesthesia care is given to children ages seven and younger and other patients whose needs call for sedation. Our radiology department receives children locally and from across the country for procedures requiring monitored anesthesia care. 

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