EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY

7 Musculoskeletal

Jun 8, 2020 by in EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY Comments Off on 7 Musculoskeletal

10.1055/b-0035-122287 7 Musculoskeletal Approach Most musculoskeletal examinations obtained in the emergency department are requested for characterization of fractures, evaluation of joint effusions, exclusion of osteomyelitis in patients with cellulitis, and…

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6 Abdomen and Pelvis

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10.1055/b-0035-122286 6 Abdomen and Pelvis Approach CT is the primary imaging study for evaluation of most patients with major trauma and acute abdominal pain. In multiorgan trauma, a chest radiograph,…

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2 Brain

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10.1055/b-0035-122282 2 Brain Approach Noncontrast head CT is one of the most frequently ordered emergency studies. Common indications include headache, suspected cerebral infarct or intracerebral hemorrhage, altered mental status, and…

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5 Chest

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10.1055/b-0035-122285 5 Chest Approach and Analysis Plain chest radiographs (chest X-rays, CXR) make up the bulk of imaging work in the emergency department. They are requested for virtually any suspected…

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3 Head and Neck

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10.1055/b-0035-122283 3 Head and Neck Approach Head and neck conditions evaluated in the emergency department include facial trauma, blunt neck injury, orbital and peri-orbital inflammatory disease, neck masses, pharyngitis, and…

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4 Spine

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10.1055/b-0035-122284 4 Spine Approach The aim of spinal imaging in acute trauma is to detect fractures, evaluate their stability, and identify associated soft tissue injuries. Other emergent indications include atraumatic…

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8 Pediatrics

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10.1055/b-0035-122288 8 Pediatrics Approach and Analysis A number of emergent conditions are unique to the pediatric and neonatal age groups, and these are addressed in this chapter. Conditions also seen…

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1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging

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10.1055/b-0035-122281 1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging Observing and Interpreting Some examinations, such as a radiograph of a simple fracture in a long bone, can be appreciated immediately and accurately. Others,…

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Nontraumatic Abdominal Emergencies

Jun 30, 2019 by in EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Nontraumatic Abdominal Emergencies

Gastric and Duodenal Emergencies Vincent M. Mellnick Christine Menias The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, is a common but potentially overlooked site of disease that may prompt…

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Blunt Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Trauma

Jun 30, 2019 by in EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Blunt Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Trauma

Computed Tomography Protocols and Scan Optimization Thorsten R. Fleiter Krystal Archer-Arroyo Trauma is one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States, responsible for approximately 100,000 deaths per year. The…

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