Usually safe to continue immediately after most modern imaging.
Newborns may need a thyroid check if the mother received contrast near birth.
If you are looking for the clinical content, diagnostic imaging for pregnant patients follows a specific hierarchy to minimize radiation: 1. Lung Scintigraphy (V/Q Scan) Often preferred if the chest X-ray is normal. Benefit: Lower radiation dose to breast tissue than CT. 2. CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) Usage: Used if scintigraphy is unavailable or inconclusive. Benefit: Highly accurate and fast.
If DVT is found, PE is assumed, and anticoagulation starts without further scans. ⚠️ Safety Protocols
Use "Recommandations embolie pulmonaire grossesse" for recent guidelines. 🏥 Key Imaging Modalities
Generally considered safe for the fetus during pregnancy.