Society for Pediatric Radiology Trauma and ER Imaging Course On-Demand 2025

1. Overview
The SPR 2025 Trauma and ER Imaging Course (On-Demand) is an educational activity provided jointly by the Michigan State Medical Society and the Society for Pediatric Radiology.
Release Date: March 17, 2025
Learning Objectives

Present a pediatric emergency imaging review highlighting relevant, current, and high-yield information using multiple imaging modalities for a broad range of conditions that are routinely encountered in practice.

Discuss common pitfalls and errors which occur in the practice of pediatric emergency radiology and how to avoid them.

Understand the comparative role of different imaging modalities (including limitation, advantages, and disadvantages) and their use in the emergent pediatric setting.

Review pediatric MRI methods including rapid MRI that are being increasingly applied in the pediatric emergency setting.

Target Audience

The target audience for this program includes pediatric and general practice radiologists, radiology trainees and fellows, emergency medicine physicians, and any additional providers that review emergency and trauma imaging studies for pediatric patients.
Best for Pediatric Radiologists, General Radiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Neuroradiologists, Child Abuse Pediatricians, Pediatric Trauma Surgeons, Pediatric Oncologists, Interventional Radiologists, and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons.

Topics
Session I: Neuroimaging

Pediatric Head and Neck Injuries.

Hydrocephalus and Ventricular Emergencies.

Pediatric CNS Infections and Mimics.

Pediatric Stroke.

Session II: Non-accidental Trauma

CNS Findings with Non-accidental Trauma.

Body Imaging Findings in Non-accidental Trauma.

MSK Imaging Findings of Non-accidental Trauma.

Clinician’s Perspective on Non-accidental Trauma – Child Abuse Expert.

Session III: Visceral Imaging Part 1

Pediatric Blunt Thoracic Trauma.

Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma.

Pediatric Genitourinary Trauma.

A Pediatric Trauma Surgeon’s Perspective: How Imaging Can Help Guide Management.

Session IV: Visceral Imaging Part 2

Non-traumatic Pediatric Chest Emergencies.

Non-traumatic Pediatric Abdominal and Pelvic Emergencies.

Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Emergencies.

Pediatric Oncological Emergencies.

Session V: Special Considerations in Emergency Imaging

Often Missed and Overlooked by Trainees and Colleagues.

Legal Considerations in Emergency Imaging.

Forensic Imaging in the Pediatric Emergency Setting.

Lifestyle, Workflow and Recruitment.

After Hours Workflow and Staffing.

Session VI: Emergency Ultrasound and MRI in Pediatric Radiology

Rapid MRI Protocol for Appendicitis and More.

Beyond Appendicitis, Rapid MRI for Ovarian Torsion and Mimics in the ER.

US for Midgut Volvulus.

Contrast-Enhanced US: Uses in an Emergency Setting.

Session VII: Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology in the Emergency Setting

IR: Updates in Pediatric Trauma.

Review of Button Battery Ingestions in Children: Diagnosis and Management.

Rapid Fire Case-Based Review In Fluoroscopy.

Session VIII: Emergency MSK Imaging

Pelvic Trauma: Pediatrics to Adults.

Pediatric Spine Trauma.

To Extremities and Beyond: Common and Not So Common Pediatric Fractures on Radiographs.

Rapid MRI for Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections.