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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

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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.

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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. 2013; 95(6): 474-477. 2013; 48:1789-1793. Am J Emerg Med.