Reducing Pediatric Patients' Dose by Manipulating Radiographic Projections.

Purpose: To determine whether radiologic technologists are manipulating projections to lower patient dose in routine pediatric radiography examinations.

Methods: Using a descriptive survey approach, members from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists with a primary registration in radiography were randomly selected and invited to share their experiences using alternative projections during routine pediatric radiography examinations.

Results: For this study, 404 completed responses were analyzed.