NR505NP Week 7: Recommendation for an Evidence-Based Practice Change PowerPoint Kaltura Presentation (Answered)

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In children and young adults, is the use of reduced dose of radiation exposure of computed tomography (CT) decrease the changes of cancer in comparison to higher dose during their lifetime? P-popul... ation The main focus of this PICOT question is the increase risk of developing cancer from exposure to ionizing computed tomography in children and young adults. The lack of justification and the lack of safety measures for CT usage can put this particular population at an increased risk. I- Intervention Balance between CT usage and safety measures is necessary. According to the U.S Food and Drug administration, guidelines and safety promotion should be implemented each time a CT examination is performed. Safety measures include justification for use, dose optimization, education and communication, appropriate use and equipment safety features. (U.S Food and Drug Administration, 2020). C-Comparison Safety measures avoid or decrease children exposure to CT radiation. O- Outcome Measurable outcomes can only be determined with data collection and data comparison through clinical studies. A desirable outcome is to reduction of reported cancer due to CT radiation exposures. T- Timeframe- Over a lifetime spam. [Show More]

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