Emergency Room, Hospital and Presentation

AI assist for x-ray reads serves nonradiologists well in the ED

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

CHICAGO -- German researchers are testing ways to support nonradiologists in interpreting chest x-rays in emergency settings using an AI assistant. Because the need for radiology reads also radiates away from the LMU hub in Munich, there may be a lack of radiology coverage at smaller hospitals in neighboring areas, according to Rudolph.

X-ray

X-ray Emergency Room Radiography Radiographer

Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. If staff choose the right subgroup of patients to examine with CCTA imaging, they can save their hospital, healthcare system, and insurance companies a lot of money.

Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist Emergency Room Hospital Nursing

ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details.

Radiology

Radiology X-ray Radiographer Radiographer

AuntMinnie 2009: California technologist faces testimony in CT overdose case

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 19, 2024

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist Radiation Hospital Emergency Room

AuntMinnie 2010: Settlement reached in Mad River pediatric CT radiation case

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 2024

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

Radiation

Radiation Radiology Technologist Hospital Emergency Room

Qure.ai's AI-Driven Chest X-ray Solution Receives FDA Clearance for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection

Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

The introduction of AI solutions, such as qXR-LN, presents a remarkable opportunity to cast a wider net to identify potentially malignant pulmonary nodules, thereby boosting the fight against lung cancer. The performance of various readers, including radiologists, pulmonologists, and emergency room physicians, showed improvement.

X-ray

X-ray Emergency Room Radiographer Radiographer

Using AI to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Stroke Patients

Aidoc

JUNE 3, 2024

Recent evidence supports that patients experiencing vascular emergencies like stroke make up some of the most dangerous errors, contributing up to 17.5% For example, younger patients presenting with ‘dizziness’ may often be attributed to vertigo as opposed to an acute stroke.

Diagnostic

Diagnostic Emergency Room Education Clinic

The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

Aidoc

JUNE 19, 2024

A good portion of inpatient hospital admissions are funneled through the ED. Several factors contribute to delays and overcrowding in the emergency department, such as: The increasing demand for emergency services, driven by factors such as population growth, aging demographics and limited access to primary care services.

Inpatient

Inpatient Hospital Emergency Room Patient Care

Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

REBEL EM

MARCH 9, 2023

However, because of the high morbidity and mortality associated with alcohol use, patients presenting with presumed intoxication should receive a thorough and methodical evaluation with a low threshold for further workup. Unsuspected Critical Illness Among Emergency Department Patients Presenting for Acute Alcohol Intoxication.

Hospital

Hospital Clinic Emergency Room Public Health

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. Speaking to physicians and hospital CEOs, we have heard the increasing need to reduce time to diagnosis."

X-ray

X-ray Emergency Room Radiography Hospital

Clarius Debuts its First Dual-Array Wireless Handheld Scanner Enabling Whole-Body Views of Superficial to Deep Anatomy

Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Integrating the phased and linear array means you only need one transducer for 95 to 99% of the studies at the bedside," says Dr. Tom Cook, an emergency physician and ultrasound educator who practices in South Carolina. "I Clarius PAL HD 3 is the 11th wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the Clarius specialty ultrasound lineup.

IT

IT Ultrasound Emergency Room Hospital

AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 2024

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com 's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. Although New York Downtown Hospital is not a trauma center, it treated some severe trauma cases due to its proximity to the Trade Center towers.

Radiologist

Radiologist Emergency Room PACS Hospital

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. Duane Brown was transferred to UMass Memorial Medical Center but died before the cholecystostomy could be performed.

Radiology

Radiology Emergency Room Hospital Radiologist

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AI assist for x-ray reads serves nonradiologists well in the ED

Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

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The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

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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

Clarius Debuts its First Dual-Array Wireless Handheld Scanner Enabling Whole-Body Views of Superficial to Deep Anatomy

AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

Mass. radiology provider may be liable for 'unavailable' IR physician

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