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Diagnostic Imaging Trends: Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS

Vesta Teleradiology

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and changing how doctors prescribe treatment for patients. POCUS is a diagnostic tool that utilizes ultrasound imaging to diagnose, monitor, and guide treatments for medical conditions. What Is Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)?

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

AuntMinnie

The nonprofit commission was founded in 1951 and currently accredits some 19,000 organizations, including hospitals, physicians' offices, disease-specific care programs, stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services in the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that begins in January 2012.

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REBEL Core Cast 91.0 – Testicular Torsion

REBEL EM

History, physical examination and ultrasound are all flawed in making the diagnosis. Physical exam, history and imaging all have significant limitations. Physical exam, history and imaging all have significant limitations. The gold standard is surgical exploration. OR = 58.8 (Ben-Israel 10, (-) LR = 0.13 10, (-) LR = 0.13