PHOTO GALLERY: Abdominal, pelvic and rectal foreign bodies
Health Imaging
JULY 25, 2024
This is a clinical photo gallery showcasing the uncommon findings of foreign bodies in pelvic and abdominal CT and X-ray, often from emergency room visits.
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AuntMinnie 2020: COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Researchers have found that nonchest CT exams taken in the emergency room for other indications may also capture pulmonary findings suspicious for COVID-19, according to a study published May 11 in Radiology. Topping the list in 2020 was a story on how patients with COVID-19 may initially present with non-respiratory symptoms.
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Deep learning model detects COVID-19 infection using lung imaging
Health IT Analytics
MARCH 26, 2024
A deep neural network-based automated detection tool could assist emergency room clinicians in diagnosing COVID-19 effectively using lung ultrasound images.
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Whole-body MRI startup Prenuvo partners with concierge emergency care provider catering to the wealthy
Radiology Business
MARCH 13, 2024
Sollis Health operates private emergency rooms, allowing customers to bypass hospitals to receive around-the-clock care from physicians.
A Race Against Time: How One Idaho Hospital Added a New CT Suite to Better Serve Its Community
Cassling's MRI
JULY 19, 2024
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
JUNE 16, 2023
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.
Ultralow-Dose Chest CT Outperforms X-Ray in Emergency Department Patients
MedImaging General Imaging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
A new study has found that ultralow-dose chest CT has twice the detection rate for main diagnoses compared to chest X-rays in patients who visit the emergency room for non-traumatic issues.
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Ultralow-Dose Chest CT Outperforms X-Ray in Emergency Department Patients
MedImaging Radiography
OCTOBER 25, 2023
A new study has found that ultralow-dose chest CT has twice the detection rate for main diagnoses compared to chest X-rays in patients who visit the emergency room for non-traumatic issues.
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Image IQ Quiz: 45-Year-Old Basketball Player with Acute Shoulder Injury
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
A 45-year-old basketball player presents with an acute injury in the emergency room. What is the most likely diagnosis for the shoulder injury depicted in the image?
Lung Point-of-Care Ultrasound Proves Valuable in Pediatric Emergency Settings
MedImaging Ultrasound
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A new study indicates that point-of-care ultrasound could be beneficial for determining the severity of bronchiolitis in children when they arrive at the emergency room.
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AI-Enabled Chest X-Ray Solution Elevates ICU and ER Care Pathways
MedImaging Radiography
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
An AI-enabled chest X-ray solution has received 510(k) FDA clearance to triage pneumothorax and pleura effusion, both conditions that create serious challenges in emergency rooms and ICUs.
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Mass. radiology provider may be liable for 'unavailable' IR physician
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The decision states that Saint Vincent Radiological Associates (SVRA) in Worcester had a contractual agreement with Saint Vincent Hospital to provide an on-call interventional radiologist to the hospital.
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Qure.ai Announces Receipt of FDA Clearance for Chest X-ray Solution for Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion, Elevating ICU and ER Care Pathways
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Qure’s qXR has now been cleared to triage pneumothorax (PTX) and pleural effusion (PE), which present severe challenges in emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs), according to the company statement released today.
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AI detects COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
AuntMinnie
MARCH 20, 2024
The findings culminate an effort that started early in the pandemic when clinicians needed tools to rapidly assess legions of patients in overwhelmed emergency rooms,” the university said, in a news release.
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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist
Aidoc
MAY 2, 2024
The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Compartmentalization of the care teams within the emergency room environment is also an important factor impacting the ability of these teams to effectively communicate.
Factors influencing teamwork in healthcare applicable to interventional and diagnostic radiology
ScienceDirect
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Teamwork in healthcare has been analysed extensively in the literature, mainly in acute healthcare settings such as the operating room, emergency room…
Abstract No. 346 Preventing Inadvertent Removal of Percutaneous Drains Using a Coiled Catheter Securement Device (DrainStay)
JVIR
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
These drains have a high rate of dislodgement of up to 30%, resulting in emergency room visits, repeat hospitalizations, and catheter repositioning/replacement procedures, all of which incur significant morbidity and mortality.
Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist
Aidoc
MAY 2, 2024
The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Compartmentalization of the care teams within the emergency room environment is also an important factor impacting the ability of these teams to effectively communicate.
Is Extraneous Imaging the New Normal In Trauma Radiology?
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 10, 2023
Superfluous pan scans have become standard for a vast majority of minor injury presentations in emergency room settings.
Orthopedic Imaging at-a-Glance
CurveBeam AI
APRIL 6, 2023
Traditional X-Ray Low to Moderate Dose (if studies need to be redone) Low Cost of Ownership Supine & Weight Bearing Limited Image Quality (2D) Some Infrastructure Shielding Electrical Low Dose (1/6th to 1/10th Traditional CT) Low Cost of Ownership (1/4 Traditional CT) Supine & Weight Bearing for Extremities Good Image Quality (high res 3D) (..)
AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11
AuntMinnie
JUNE 24, 2024
Perhaps the most tragic aspect of their stories is that the PACS networks, disaster protocols, and emergency rooms were not severely strained, since most of the victims did not survive. While the extra help was appreciated, it also raised questions about handling future emergencies. "At
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FDA clears Qure.ai's tuberculosis software
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The company has also recently secured FDA clearances for its qXR-LN software, which identifies and localizes lung nodules; its qXR-CTR software , which measures cardiothoracic ratio value; its qXR-PTX-PE software for triage of pneumothorax and pleural effusion in emergency rooms and intensive care units; and its qER software for head CT scans, it said. (..)
WTHR-TV: Dr. Catherine King Discusses Backpack Injuries
Northwest Radiology
AUGUST 14, 2022
But according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, from 2017 to 2019, an estimated annual average of 7,500 kids under 19 years old were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to backpacks. It’s an essential part of the back-to-school supply list — a backpack.
AI assist for x-ray reads serves nonradiologists well in the ED
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
For each of these conditions, the team concluded that the AI could serve as a clinical support tool in an emergency room setting where radiology coverage is either not available or patients are waiting due to long reporting times.
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Imaging Technology
JANUARY 16, 2024
In line with the urgency of cases typically encountered in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Emergency Rooms (ERs), X-ray devices with the Lunit INSIGHT CXR Triage are expected to be primarily deployed in these high-stakes medical settings.
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Qure.ai's AI-Driven Chest X-ray Solution Receives FDA Clearance for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 8, 2024
The performance of various readers, including radiologists, pulmonologists, and emergency room physicians, showed improvement. Notably, in the multi-reader, multi-case study, the use of qXR-LN resulted in some emergency room physicians and pulmonologists approaching or surpassing the baseline (unaided)performance of radiologists.
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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers
Imaging Technology
MAY 24, 2024
Severe acute respiratory disease episodes require an emergency room visit or hospitalization. “We Acute respiratory disease events are episodes of increased cough, phlegm or shortness of breath that last at least two days and require treatment with steroids or antibiotics.
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Wireless Handheld X-ray Equipment from MinXray Used for Global Health Initiative in Papua New Guinea
Imaging Technology
APRIL 1, 2024
Dr. Liddell was joined by several other specialists including a Papua New Guinean nutritionist and health education trainers as well as a physical therapist, emergency room doctor, OB-GYN and Dr. Liddell’s wife, Marti Liddell, MD, an internist.
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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to respiratory disease risk
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
The investigators tracked episodes of acute respiratory disease (increased cough or dyspnea lasting 48 hours and requiring antibiotics or corticosteroids) and severe acute respiratory disease episodes (those requiring an emergency room visit or hospitalization) via questionnaires patients completed every three to six months.
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AI-Based Analysis of Dynamic Digital Radiography Data Gives Researchers Greater Insight into Lung Function and Pulmonary Disorders
Imaging Technology
JUNE 6, 2024
We are excited about the ability to deploy this in emergency room, inpatient and intensive care medicine. “Using our AI-based software and DDR, we can generate digital PFT's (dPFTs) which might be used as surrogates for pulmonary function testing.
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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption
AuntMinnie
MARCH 5, 2024
The group developed a "green imaging review" for patients accessing the emergency room. Consumption was optimized for critical CFCs in relation to activity and idle times, and on and off phases. The green pilot program included training staff and developing an "energy scorecard."
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Using AI to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Stroke Patients
Aidoc
JUNE 3, 2024
Additionally, the incidence of patients presenting to emergency rooms with neurologic issues has increased in recent years, while hospitals presently face staffing shortages and challenges associated with deploying experienced caregiver teams for medical emergencies like strokes.
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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 26, 2023
These advances will increase the number of CCTA exams in both outpatient and emergency room settings, amplifying the need for 24/7 reviews. A key factor blocking the adoption of CCTA imaging is the shortage of trained medical staff.
Beyond the Sunset: A Closer Look at the Impact of Night Hawk Radiologists (Punjab, Rupnagar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Sangrur, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Taran)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Diverse Cases: Explore the wide range of cases that night radiologists tackle, including emergency room cases, trauma, strokes, and various medical conditions. Section 2: The Urgency of Timely Interpretations 2.1 Section 3: Handling Complexity and Diversity 3.1
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24/7 Radiology: Unraveling the Night Hawk Service for Continuous Patient Care (Rajasthan, Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Timely Diagnosis at All Hours: Discuss the critical importance of Night Hawk Radiology services in providing immediate image interpretations, especially in emergency and critical care situations. Section 2: The Urgent Need for Continuous Care 2.1 Section 3: Diverse and Complex Cases 3.1
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Nocturnal Diagnostics: The Crucial Contributions of Night Hawk Radiology (Rajasthan, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the critical role of Night Hawk Radiology in providing immediate image interpretations, particularly in emergencies and critical care scenarios. Section 2: The Imperative of Timely Diagnosis 2.1 Section 3: Addressing a Spectrum of Cases 3.1
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Radiology Beyond Daylight: The Precision of Night Hawk Reporting (Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Jalor, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the vital role of Night Hawk Reporting in offering prompt image interpretations, particularly in emergency and critical care scenarios. Section 2: The Imperative of Timely Diagnosis 2.1 Section 3: Handling a Spectrum of Cases 3.1
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Continuous Coverage: How Night Hawk Services Enhance Radiological Support (Rajasthan, Pali, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the pivotal role of Night Hawk Radiology Services in providing immediate image interpretations, especially in emergency and critical care situations. Section 2: Timely Diagnosis, Always 2.1 Section 3: Handling a Wide Range of Cases 3.1
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Clarius Debuts its First Dual-Array Wireless Handheld Scanner Enabling Whole-Body Views of Superficial to Deep Anatomy
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Healthcare professionals can perform whole-body ultrasound exams without the need to swap devices or to transport bulky systems between rooms, especially in critical care settings like the emergency room. Clarius PAL HD 3 is the 11th wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the Clarius specialty ultrasound lineup.
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The Radiological Moonlight Sonata: Night Hawk Services and Continuous Quality Care (Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, Viluppuram, Virudhunagar, Vellore)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the pivotal role of Night Hawk Radiology in offering immediate image interpretations, particularly in emergency and critical care scenarios, and how this contributes to continuous quality care. Section 2: The Continuous Quality Care Sonata 2.1 Section 3: Handling a Diverse Range of Cases 3.1
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Overnight Insights: The Advantage of Night Hawk Radiology in Critical Cases (Tamil Nadu, Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Diverse and Complex Critical Cases: Explore the wide array of critical cases that Night Hawk Radiologists handle, from emergency room scenarios to trauma, cardiac events, and various medical conditions. Section 3: Handling the Spectrum of Critical Cases 3.1
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Radiology’s Moonlighters: Night Hawk Services and the Evolution of Patient Care (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the critical role of Night Hawk Services in offering immediate image interpretations, particularly in emergency and critical care scenarios, and how this transforms patient care. Section 2: The Evolution of Patient Care 2.1 Section 3: Adapting to a Range of Cases 3.1
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Radiology Under the Stars: Exploring the Benefits of Night Hawk Services (Rajasthan, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the critical importance of Night Hawk Radiology in providing immediate image interpretations, particularly in emergency and critical care scenarios. Section 2: The Imperative of Timely Diagnosis 2.1 Section 3: Addressing a Diverse Spectrum of Cases 3.1
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The Night Shift Chronicles: Insights into the World of Night Hawk Radiologists (Rajasthan, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur)
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Immediate Diagnostic Insights: Discuss the vital role of Night Hawk Radiology in offering immediate image interpretations, particularly in emergency and critical care situations. Section 2: The Crucial Element of Timely Diagnosis 2.1 Section 3: Tackling a Diverse Range of Cases 3.1
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