Emergency Radiology: Page 14

Pediatric EDs using more ultrasound, MRI instead of CT
By Erik L. Ridley
Although pediatric emergency departments (EDs) performed fewer CT exams between 2009 and 2018, their utilization of advanced imaging increased overall due to expanded use of MRI and ultrasound exams, according to research published online August 3 in JAMA Pediatrics.
August 2, 2020
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Fujifilm SonoSite to give $90K for COVID-19 research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer Fujifilm SonoSite announced it will give $90,000 in research grants to emergency physicians to study the role ultrasound plays in COVID-19.
June 30, 2020
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Qure.AI gets FDA clearance for head CT AI software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Qure.ai has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its qER AI triage software for emergency room head CT exams.
June 29, 2020
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What's whole-body CT's place in trauma imaging?
By Kate Madden Yee
In certain circumstances, whole-body CT can be an effective way to image trauma patients presenting in the emergency room, even though it imparts more radiation than other imaging modalities, according to a literature review published on June 2 in the European Journal of Radiology.
June 23, 2020
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AI algorithm detects appendicitis on CT exams in ER
By Erik L. Ridley
South Korean researchers developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that was highly accurate and generalizable for detecting acute appendicitis on CT exams in emergency room (ER) patients. The algorithm could, if necessary, potentially fill in for a radiologist, according to research published online June 12 in Scientific Reports.
June 17, 2020
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Interventional house calls help rural patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sending interventional radiologists into patient homes in rural areas to perform procedures can help reduce emergency radiology visits by 77%, according to a June 13 presentation at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 virtual meeting.
June 15, 2020
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SBI, ASER, SIR join groups weighing in on racial injustice
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), and the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) have joined the list of radiology and radiation oncology societies issuing statements on racial injustice.
June 7, 2020
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#MyRadGirlfriend No. 111: ER's best effort
By Ryan McBeth
The relationship between a hospital's radiology and emergency departments can get a bit strained at times. Andy and Dr. Roth struggle to interpret the latest request for imaging from emergency in the next installment of #MyRadGirlfriend.
May 28, 2020
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HAP, Strategic Radiology partner on ED communication tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) and the Strategic Radiology Patient Safety Organization have partnered to study and improve patient communication for incidental findings on images acquired in the emergency department (ED).
May 20, 2020
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Ultrasound scoring aids COVID-19 decisions
By Theresa Pablos
A risk-stratification system that includes scores from lung ultrasound scans may help emergency clinicians quickly make care decisions for patients with COVID-19, according to an article published on May 9 in Emergency Medicine Australasia.
May 17, 2020
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Chest x-rays in the ER predict COVID-19 severity
By Kate Madden Yee
Chest x-rays acquired when patients present in the emergency room (ER) with COVID-19 symptoms can predict the severity of the disease, particularly in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study published May 14 in Radiology.
May 14, 2020
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COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers have found that nonchest CT exams taken in the emergency room for other indications may also capture pulmonary findings suspicious for COVID-19, according to a study published May 11 in Radiology.
May 14, 2020
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