Northwestern EM Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Commonly hematogenous spread from bacteremia; clinical suspicion should prompt radiologic evaluation. 2008 Jul;90(7):940-5. Osteomyelitis - Occurs in 1:5000-7700 kids in increased prevalence with MRSA communities; 2:1 male to female predominance with half of all cases occurring in ages less than 5 [7]. Acta Orthop. 2017;88(1):96-100.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

From the 80’s to 2008, the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly doubled! Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a correlation between radiological and operative findings. From the 80’s to 2008, the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly doubled! Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6%

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

Overall, ovarian ischaemia is multi-factorial in cases of torsion and there is no clear predictor of necrosis therefore further emphasising the importance of timely action, rationalised use of imaging available to you, appropriate discussions with radiology and surgical teams and low thresholds to escalate. Renganathan, R., Subramaniam, P.,

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Published 2008 Sep 19. 2008) ISBN:0521871123. Radiology Key. Scrotal abscess as a complication of perforated appendicitis: A case report and review of the literature. 2008;1(1):165. doi:10.1186/1757-1626-1-165 Hackett B, Sletten Z, Bridwell R E (July 03, 2020) Testicular Abscess and Ischemia Secondary to Epididymo-orchitis.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

billion dollars in one of the largest leveraged buyouts since the 2008 financial crisis, of which over 7 billion dollars was new debt obligation.18 Private equity firm, accused of trying to build a monopoly in radiology, dismissed as defendant in FTC lawsuit. Radiology Business. 2,5,18 Envision had been acquired for 9.9

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EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

If thinking TA, share your concern with radiology, which improves sensitivity. 2008 Feb;466(2):432-5. A 2013 study found a sensitivity of ~47% for TA of the knee using plain radiographs. Based on the data, a normal x-ray couldn’t rule it out. J Orthop Trauma. 2007 Aug;21(7):442-3. PMID: 17762473. Tornetta P 3rd, et al. PMID: 18196428.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 95

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 11, 2024

Craniosynostosis, The Radiology Assistant. The Radiology Assistant: Craniosynostosis Accessed 10.01.2024 Mawji, A., Vladusic, S. L., & Wei Ng, C. Prevalence, risk factors, and natural history of positional plagiocephaly: a systematic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 50(8), 577–586. Vollman, A.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Emergency Medicine Journal , 25 (12), 824-826. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine , 52 (2), 183-187. Teaching in accident and emergency medicine: 10 commandments of accident and emergency radiology. Teaching in accident and emergency medicine: 10 commandments of accident and emergency radiology. Higginson, I.,

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MAY 27, 2015

2008) Mumbai Combined Arms Operation November 26-28, 2008. September 2005) Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Reference Guide for Media. [ USDHHS Public Health Emergency website for more current and general information] Sourced from : California Hospital Association. Emergency Preparedness. Preparing Hospitals for Disaster.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency Military Hospitals Administration 40

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Let’s talk radiology. Nachi: Unfortunately, the 2008 ACEP guideline and 2012 AHA guidelines still recommend a lumbar puncture in those being worked up for SAH. In one study a d-dimer level < 500 mcg/L had a 97% sensitivity and a negative predictive value of 99% - not bad! Nachi: Pretty impressive performance characteristics.

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PulmCCM

MARCH 7, 2025

between 2008 and 2011, patients in the U.K. interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, imaging, and laboratory testing). More Weekend Worries An even larger study a decade earlier had raised concerns for worse outcomes occurring after Friday surgeries. Among over 4 million admissions for elective surgeries in the U.K.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The first is by Gruber et al (2008) where parents kept a symptom diary for 12 years tracking the number of symptomatic episodes their children had. He has been treated four times for pneumonia, two of which were confirmed radiologically and required hospitalisation, and he has also experienced recurrent bouts of otitis media.

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