Is a CT scan done differently on children?

Is a CT scan done differently on children?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: What is a CT scan used for?; Does the radiation involved with CT scans pose a health risk?; Is a CT scan done differently on children? and more...

When CT scans are performed on children, we take particular care to make sure radiation dose is limited. We typically do these with a low-dose technique.