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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

REBEL EM

MRI is key to diagnosis, obtain this imaging in all patients who raise clinical suspicion Patients with hemodynamic instability and neurologic compromise warrant empiric antibiotics. Imaging Gadolinium enhanced MRI – modality of choice, highly sensitive and specific ( Mylona 2009 ).

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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

How are imaging experts and others handling NSF? The FDA asked physicians to use alternative methods to image patients with moderate to end-stage renal disease whenever possible. Imaging is generally required for organs other than the kidneys and MR is the first-line imaging exam. Clearly, a major problem is at hand.

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