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A Race Against Time: How One Idaho Hospital Added a New CT Suite to Better Serve Its Community

Cassling's MRI

With only one CT scanner in the hospital to service outpatients and the emergency room, Bonner General saw an urgent need for expansion in order to better serve its patients. Since 2014, Bonner General Health in Sand Point, Idaho, has experienced a staggering 73% increase in the number of CT scans they perform annually.

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Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Vesta Teleradiology

Emergency rooms (ERs) play a critical and indispensable role in the healthcare system, serving as the front line of medical care for individuals experiencing urgent and life-threatening situations. During the summer months in the United States, emergency rooms tend to see an increase in patient visits due to various reasons.

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Teleradiology Chronicles: Illuminating Success Stories from Indian Healthcare Providers (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul)

Future Teleradiology

This blog sheds light on how teleradiology has become a beacon of innovation, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes, illuminating the remarkable journeys of healthcare providers across India. In the vibrant tapestry of Indian healthcare, the chronicles of teleradiology weave a narrative of transformative success stories.

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How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Vesta Teleradiology

When facilities did open back up, people were fearful of going to hospitals and other places where COVID might be prevalent, says the article. In a multipronged approach, some hospitals educated virtually through community focus groups, asking specific questions as to why the people in the area weren’t getting screened, said the article.

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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

Trauma patients are common, some coming directly from the emergency room. Many hospitals are looking for a locum tenens physician that specializes in radiology. Hospital Jobs Online – What Is It Like to Work in Radiology? Certain states also have additional requirements. 3 Who Is Treated in Radiology?

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Working Together to Provide Emergency COVID-19 Support

Direct Radiology

For hospitals, imaging centers, and other health care providers, Direct Radiology is a trusted emergency resource for teleradiology services. Emergency rooms are being inundated with potential COVID cases and inpatient volume is spiking, requiring unprecedented utilization of healthcare resources.

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Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

REBEL EM

Assess for head and neck trauma : A 2014 study out of NYU/Bellevue Hospital found that 39% of patients who frequented the emergency department with acute alcohol intoxication had a moderate to severe brain injury over a three-year period. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2018 Mar;71(3):279-288. PMID: 28844504 Suokas J, Lonnqvist J.