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Learning about X-rays with Lula and Ethan.
A children’s book entitled, Learning about X-rays with Lula and Ethan is based on one young child, Ethan, getting a head CT after having a minor playground injury. He explains what he learned to another child during lunch at school. The book was written for children ages 7 and up and attempts to create a dialogue which will educate kids (and parents) about possible concerns around radiation exposure, but also explains the value of CT in certain situations. This educational document reinforces information available on the Image Gently Alliance website (www.imagegently.org) and includes questions for parents to ask the doctor, suggesting that children can play a role in this discussion as well.