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Another Piece of Equipment with Racial Bias

REBEL EM

Background: Medical equipment that gives clinicians vital signs or other objective information must be reliable across populations as this data drives medical decisions. Many of these tools were not developed or validated in a racially diverse group of patients. We have already covered issues with pulse oximetry potentially missing hypoxemia in Black patients on REBEL EM ( Link is HERE ).

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Service Excellence Award Goes to 20-Year Cassling Engineer Terry Hingtgen

Cassling's MRI

We live and work in the communities we serve, which makes a profound difference when it comes to the level of service we provide at Cassling. When you know it’s you or a loved one who could be reliant on the lifesaving equipment we work on every day, you’re going to do everything you can to ensure it’s operating at peak efficiency. That is why, when you hear this about Field Service Engineer Terry Hingtgen from longtime Cassling Field Service Engineer Jason Schmitt, you know how important the st

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Top 8 Benefits of Outsourcing Teleradiology Services

MedBillingExperts

Over the years, dependency on teleradiology outsourcing for obtaining quality reports has grown. This because of several reasons. On one hand, developed countries like the US face a severe shortage of radiologists. This is despite a substantial increase in the number of scans they conduct. According to reports, in USA, a radiology report requires an average of over two weeks to be signed off from the day of scan.

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The clear-cut choice for women and physicians when it comes to mammograms

Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services has served tens of thousands of women with our women’s health examinations in screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, breast MRI and breast biopsy. We implemented 3D mammography several years ago to provide a mammogram technique that is considered superior to conventional 2D mammography in thoroughly evaluating breast tissue to identify any areas of concern.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks

REBEL EM

REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast References: Core Ultrasound: Median Nerve Block Core Ultrasound: Radial Nerve Block Core Ultrasound: Ulnar Nerve Block Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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Cloud PACS vs Onsite PACS. Which is Best for Your Medical Imaging Solution?

Intelerad

Hospital administrators, radiology groups, and medical facilities face a common dilemma when choosing the future of their medical imaging solutions. They grapple with the choice of using a cloud PACS or an onsite PACS. Both solutions offer benefits for advancing the quality of patient care. Medical imaging is a key part of a patient’s health […] The post Cloud PACS vs Onsite PACS.

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Heads Up! There is No Association with Improved Outcomes for Head Up CPR: Why We Must Read Past the Abstract

REBEL EM

Background: There are only two interventions that have been proven in the medical literature to improved outcomes in cardiac arrest: high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Over the years, we as a scientific community have worked extensively to find other interventions that improve outcomes. Some look promising (ie eCPR and application of US) while others have been considerably less effective or inconsistent (ie epinephrine and targeted temperature management).