Emergency Radiology: Page 63

Filmless ED paves the way to PACS

By Erik L. Ridley

Institutions considering PACS but not yet ready to jump in with both feet might first look at digitizing emergency radiology services.

May 4, 2003

Screening ultrasound has specific limitations in abdominal trauma

By Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound can be an effective screening approach for blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) cases, but more imaging studies may be needed for some high-risk patients, according to a study from the University of California, San Diego.

April 30, 2003

Toronto SARS outbreak throws routine imaging into turmoil

TORONTO - Earlier this year, the Canadian government bestowed $1 billion (U.S.) on the radiology community for the purchase of new and updated imaging equipment. But the current outbreak of SARS in the Toronto area has many radiologists wishing they had access to those new scanners right now.

April 17, 2003

3-D power Doppler challenges standard aneurysm visualization

HONOLULU - Three-dimensional transcranial power Doppler imaging (3D-PDI) has shown promise as a rapid, noninvasive screening method for visualizing ruptured intracranial aneurysms in the emergency room, researchers reported Tuesday at the American Academy of Neurology meeting.

April 1, 2003

Radiologists’ skills crucial in event of bioterrorist attack

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists will play crucial roles in diagnosing and treating illnesses caused by biological agents, particularly inhalational anthrax, which manifests specific symptoms on chest x-rays and CT scans, according to an article in the latest issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology

March 13, 2003

Instrumentarium makes ECR launch of portable DR unit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

VIENNA - Finnish imaging vendor Instrumentarium Imaging is highlighting a new portable digital radiography system at this week's European Congress of Radiology.

March 9, 2003

Lodox debuts full-body DR unit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Lodox Systems North America has unveiled Statscan, a flexible-format digital radiography system designed for trauma centers and emergency rooms.

March 2, 2003

Cardiac MRI: An ER triage tool?

By Brian Casey

Could cardiac MRI become a first-line triage tool for patients presenting to the emergency room with chest pain? Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say cardiac MRI is both sensitive and specific in detecting acute coronary syndrome in such patients.

February 4, 2003

MRI pinpoints meniscal tears, proves less valuable for knee trauma

By Shalmali Pal

When it comes to meniscal tears of the knee, MRI can help radiologists home in on the exact source of pain. On the other hand, MRI may not be as valuable for traumatic knee injuries in an emergency setting. These are the conclusions reached by two studies presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

January 8, 2003

Plain film x-rays not needed with CT to evaluate polytrauma spinal injuries

By Edward Susman

CHICAGO - Doctors who work at a busy trauma center in Miami said plain x-ray films of the neck are unnecessary if the patients with multiple injuries receive a routine spiral CT scan upon admission.

December 5, 2002

Pediatric ankle exam predicts need for x-rays

By Tracie L. Thompson

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce emergency room delays and costs, a group of U.S. and Canadian researchers have apparently improved upon the Ottawa Ankle Rule (OAR) for determining whether children need x-rays after an ankle injury.

October 31, 2002

Syncor debuts radiation emergency kits

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Syncor Radiation Management has begun marketing an emergency kit for use in possible terrorist attacks involving radiation contamination.

October 27, 2002

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