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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

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2 In response to the constrained availability of contrast media, emergency medicine (EM) and radiology departments were compelled to enact modifications in their imaging techniques. In most cases, the radiology team functioned as the main decision-maker playing a key role in drafting institutional protocols. 11 Table 1.

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Reopening After A Hurricane: Steps for Healthcare Facilities to Ensure Safety and Compliance

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Mold buildup, sanitary sewer systems operating correctly, surfaces being free of microorganisms, equipment being cleaned/disinfected/sterilized properly, and supplies being free of damage are just a few other issues to look out for. The resources used for this article were the CDC, OSHA, EPA, and The Association for Dental Safety.

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Ten Commandments for Emergency Professionals; a compendium

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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. Touquet, R., Driscoll, P., & Nicholson, D.

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Podcast: Cervical Spine Injuries & Imaging in Children

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Sasser SM, Hunt RC, Faul M, Sugerman D, Pearson WS, Dulski T, Wald MM, Jurkovich GJ, Newgard CD, Lerner EB; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s a highly sensitive rule that is designed to prevent missing cervical spine injuries while limiting the amount of unnecessary radiologic examinations. MMWR Recomm Rep.