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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

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. Increased Computed Tomography Utilization in the Emergency Department and Its Association with Hospital Admission.

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The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

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 Med Genet 2008; 45:1. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2008; 46:13.