Emergency Radiology: Page 18

POCUS in the ED translates to lower healthcare costs
By Kate Madden Yee
Using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency department can result in significant cost savings by avoiding unnecessary follow-up tests and helping clinicians make good treatment decisions, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
August 18, 2019
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ED imaging plagued by racial disparities
By Kate Madden Yee
Significant racial and ethnic differences exist in the use of medical imaging in the emergency department (ED), with patients of color having lower odds of receiving imaging compared with their white counterparts, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 14, 2019
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Use lung ultrasound to diagnose pediatric pneumonia
By Kate Madden Yee
Lung ultrasound is a viable alternative to chest x-ray and CT for diagnosing pneumonia in children -- with a sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 92% -- but it is dependent on operator experience, according to a study published online June 18 in Academic Emergency Medicine.
June 27, 2019
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Emergency CT usage rate soars for urinary stones
By Abraham Kim
The overall usage rate of emergency CT for patients with suspected urinary stones has doubled over the past decade, with marked variations based on patient demographics, type of insurance, and hospital location, according to an article published online June 17 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 18, 2019
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Better ultrasound protocols slash trauma imaging overuse
By Kate Madden Yee
When lower extremity duplex ultrasound screening protocols for the trauma department are refined, overuse of hospital resources is reduced by more than a third -- and without negative effect on patient outcomes, according to a new study published June 5 in the Journal of Surgical Research.
June 10, 2019
2016 09 07 14 29 02 75 Emergency Entrance 400
Is whole-body CT necessary after motor vehicle crashes?
By Abraham Kim
Using whole-body CT to evaluate patients with normal physical presentation following a motor vehicle crash did not prompt any changes in their medical care in a new study, published online May 28 in Radiology. The findings question the value of the imaging technique in some emergency trauma cases.
May 29, 2019
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Head CT offers low diagnostic yield for fainting
By Abraham Kim
More than half of all patients who faint still undergo head CT despite a diagnostic yield of less than 3% for the exam, according to an article published in the May issue of Academic Emergency Medicine. Researchers from Canada say it's high time to cut back on using the test for most patients.
May 20, 2019
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Why are doctors overriding CT guidelines for PE patients?
By Abraham Kim
As much as 37% of CT pulmonary angiography exams for patients with a pulmonary embolism (PE) were ordered against guideline recommendations at a New York hospital, according to a new study. Researchers investigated the underlying reason for this discordance in an April 30 article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
April 30, 2019
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Synaptive unveils dedicated head MRI scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
3D visualization firm Synaptive Medical is signaling its intent to enter the MRI hardware business, unveiling a dedicated head MRI system for use in emergency departments at the point of care.
April 22, 2019
Ultrasound in late pregnancy could reduce C-section rate
By Kate Madden Yee
Performing ultrasound scans late in pregnancy helps women avoid undiagnosed breech presentation of their babies, translating to improved clinical outcomes, lower rates of emergency cesarean sections (C-sections), and perhaps even lower healthcare costs, according to a study published April 16 in PLOS Medicine.
April 15, 2019
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#MyRadGirlfriend No. 84: The most dangerous place
By Ryan McBeth
Yes, the emergency room can be a dangerous place for a physician. But even greater danger can be found elsewhere in the hospital, as we learn in the next installment of #MyRadGirlfriend.
April 11, 2019
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Can guidelines reduce unneeded CT for dental infections?
By Theresa Pablos
Emergency physicians overuse conventional CT scans to rule out dangerous dental infections in patients, according to a recent study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Is a set of standardized guidelines the answer to reducing unnecessary radiation exposure for these patients?
April 1, 2019
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