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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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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

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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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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

The radiologic technologist must also obtain gated images: If the patient’s heartbeat is irregular or too fast, a nurse may need to administer beta blockers to slow the heart rate down. These advances will increase the number of CCTA exams in both outpatient and emergency room settings, amplifying the need for 24/7 reviews.

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Paramedics weigh in on the feasibility of portable MRI for stroke care

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Communication between ambulance and emergency room teams. "If If I called the hospital for my ambulance and asked the charge nurse to [connect me to] the neurologist, [there would probably be] a little bit of delay before they could track one down and put them on the radio," a study participant noted. one respondent queried.

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The Clinical Value of AI: A Patient's Journey (Part One)

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Clinical Case: Getting the Care You Need Mark is a 55-year-old male with a history of diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia who comes to the emergency room with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. He informs the nurse that he has been smoking since the age of 25. Twenty-eight minutes go by.

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GE HealthCare Expands On-Device Triage Capabilities of Critical Care Suite with FDA Clearance of Algorithm for Pneumothorax Detection, Notification, Triage and Diagnosis

Imaging Technology

5] [6] As the entry point to diagnostic imaging in the emergency room, inpatient bedside imaging and the intensive care unit (ICU), GE HealthCare continues to reinvent mobile X-ray to be one of the most intuitive and technologically powerful imaging tools available to help clinicians respond fast without compromising diagnostic precision.

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How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Vesta Teleradiology

Hospital staff also worked with parish nurses to encourage and educate congregations on screening. Combating Radiologist Shortages If your hospital, emergency room, or private practice is struggling with radiologist shortages, partnering with a teleradiology company like Vesta can help.