Search Tag: emergency radiology
2024 22 Jul
Active vascular contrast extravasation (AVCE) is a critical finding on computed tomography (CT) that often necessitates emergent treatment. First reported in 1989, AVCE manifests as a focal collection of contrast material adjacent to injured organs with high-attenuated hemoperitoneum. The rapid, noninvasive nature of CT makes it invaluable for...Read more
2024 09 May
In a recent analysis published in Emergency Radiology , researchers examined the appropriateness and outcomes of ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) orders in the emergency department (ED) of a large academic centre. The study revealed concerning trends, indicating that a significant portion of imaging exams...Read more
2021 06 Jul
The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact on radiology departments across the US. An article published July 4 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology discusses the changes made by a Radiology department located in the Bronx, New York City, one of the major hot spots of the COVID-19 pandemic. During NYC's first wave in March and April...Read more
2019 30 Apr
Radiology residency programs traditionally assess residents using tools with a focus on Medical Expert CanMeds roles through Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE's), mock-oral exams and multiple choice in-service examinations. These all are performed typically by using a single, or limited number of static images presented in isolation from...Read more
2016 19 May
This month BJR publishes a special feature on emergency radiology. Volume 89, Issue 1061 is guest edited by Professor Mariano Scaglione (President, European Society of Emergency Radiology, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy). With organisational and technological advances constantly being made, this is a burgeoning...Read more
2015 14 Oct
In emergency department settings, CT scan results can substantially change physicians' diagnoses, diagnostic confidence, and admission decisions, according to a new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Technology Assessment. The finding, reported in the journal Radiology , adds important information to health policy debates...Read more
2014 15 Jul
A review of the Brigham and Women's Hospital emergency radiology response to the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013 underscores the vital role medical imaging plays in emergency situations. At the same time, the new study focuses on how radiology departments can improve their preparedness for mass casualty events. As a Level 1 trauma centre,...Read more
2014 08 Mar
Author Arjun Kalyanpur Chief Radiologist and Chief Executive Officer Teleradiology Solutions Bangalore, India [email protected] Key Points Teleradiology has had a major impact in decreasing report turnaround time, and in improving service levels in the emergency setting....Read more