EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. 3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. West J Emerg Med.

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2017

Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not. One of our largest responsibilities in the Emergency Department is sorting out benign from surgical or medical causes of abdominal pain. J Pediatr 2005; 146:787. J Pediatr Surg 2005; 40:197.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Just like other patients in the emergency department, the child should be recognized as “sick” or “not sick.” In these patients, consider intra-abdominal emergencies (appendicitis, incarceration, etc). Pubmed ]

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52