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Hospital and Emergency Department Pediatric Capability, Patient Characteristics, and Radiology Imaging for

  • By

  • Margaret E. Samuels-Kalow

  • Rebecca E. Cash

  • Kenneth A. Michelson

  • Courtney B. Wolk

  • Maeve F. Swanton

  • Krislyn M. Boggs

  • Carlos A. Camargo

  • Elizabeth R. Alpern

  • May 20, 2026

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    Judicious use of radiology imaging in pediatric emergency care is essential for quality care, yet disparities exist in imaging rates among different racial and ethnic groups.

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    Non-Hispanic White patients are more likely to receive imaging compared to non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic patients, highlighting racial disparities in healthcare.

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    Pediatric emergency department readiness, including the presence of a pediatric emergency care coordinator, improves care quality and may enhance health equity.

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    The study utilized data from eight states to analyze pediatric imaging practices, focusing on chest radiography, head CT, and abdominal CT utilization.

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    Pediatric capacity was assessed through the presence of a pediatric emergency care coordinator, pediatric readiness scores, and hospital resources for pediatric care.

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Hospital and Emergency Department Pediatric Capability, Patient Characteristics, and Radiology Imaging for

  • by Margaret E. Samuels-Kalow, Rebecca E. Cash, Kenneth A. Michelson, Courtney B. Wolk, Maeve F. Swanton, Krislyn M. Boggs, Carlos A. Camargo, Elizabeth R. Alpern

  • May 20, 2026

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