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Review
. 2021 Nov;51(12):2147-2160.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-020-04812-z. Epub 2020 Sep 21.

Pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound: optimization of techniques and dosing

Misun Hwang  1   2 , Susan J Back  3   4 , Ryne A Didier  3   4 , Norbert Lorenz  5 , Trudy A Morgan  3 , Laura Poznick  3 , Ludwig Steffgen  6 , Anush Sridharan  3
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Review

Pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound: optimization of techniques and dosing

Misun Hwang et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2021 Nov.

Abstract

When performing contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), ultrasound (US) scanner settings, examination technique, and contrast agent dose and administration must be optimized to ensure that high-quality, diagnostic and reproducible images are acquired for qualitative and quantitative interpretations. When carrying out CEUS in children, examination settings should be tailored to their body size and specific indications, similar to B-mode US. This review article details the basic background knowledge that is needed to perform CEUS optimally in children, including considerations related to US scanner settings and US contrast agent dose selection and administration techniques.

Keywords: Children; Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Dose; Technique; Ultrasound; Ultrasound contrast agent.

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