Illustration 2: Protocol Category dropdown
3.3 Color Coding for Kids Protocol Selection
Based on the Broselow-Luten Pediatric System, the Color Coding for Kids system was
developed to help you select the correct pediatric CT protocol. The system divides the protocols
into nine color zones based on height and weight, and incrementally increases scan technique
as the patient’s size increases. This arrangement of protocols assists you in reducing the
variations in pediatric protocol selection. If the patient weight is unavailable, a Broselow-Luten
Tape can also be used to obtain the weight based on the length.
Once you select the Pediatric selector, the Pediatric
Protocol List
displays. Next to the name of
the protocol a color icon along with the zone number will be indicated. The notes area of the
protocol selector will display the zone ranges for weight and length, color name and the weight/
color zone number.
NOTE:
Weight-specific protocols are enforced for all anatomical areas except
Head
,
Orbit
,
and
Miscellaneous
. Protocols in the
Head
and
Orbit
categories are usually defined
based on patient age as opposed to patient weight/height.
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