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OSHA Compliance in Dentistry: Creating a Safe Work Environment 

American Medical Compliance

These multiple hazards include biological, chemical, ergonomic, and radiological risks. Dental practices must maintain radiation safety protocols and provide radiation safety training for staff operating radiographic equipment. This can be achieved by maintaining a centralized document repository.

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Nephrolithiasis: Ultrasonography versus Computed Tomography

Northwestern EM Blog

Follow up CT should depend on the patient and ultrasound operator. Lastly the POCUS operators were ED physicians with training “recommended by ACEP.” It is worth mentioning that this study was a multicenter study based in the US with representation from ED, Radiology, and Urology. were hospitalizations during f/u period; 26.4%

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An approach to the infant with plagiocephaly

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Craniosynostosis needs urgent referral and is usually corrected operatively before a child’s first birthday. Craniosynostosis, The Radiology Assistant. The Radiology Assistant: Craniosynostosis Accessed 10.01.2024 Mawji, A., Recommendations for sudden infant death syndrome prevention: a discussion document. Vollman, A.

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Milestones of Modern Progress in Emergency Care

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Farrington] Rebuilding of outdated hospitals put emergency rooms on ground level with nearby X-ray service, and, ideally, sometimes closer to the Blood Bank and the Operating Rooms. Rebuilding of EDs in proximity to Radiology, Blood Bank, OR, and ICU, becoming organic to the hospital. EMS in America: The Foundation Documents.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.26.23

Taming the SRU

hours earlier Free fluid in the RUQ has been shown to have a LR of 112 of requiring operative management Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy prior ectopic pregnancy surgery infection assisted reproductive technologies IUD However, 50% of patients with ectopic pregnancy have no risk factors High and Lows w/ Dr. Airline companies have been sued.

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Episode 29 - Assessing Abdominal Pain in Adults: A Rational, Cost-Effective, and Evidence-Based Strategy

EB Medicine

CT is good but you really should learn ultrasound, and lastly, sick patients need prompt consultation and resuscitation, not rapid trips to radiology. Unstable patients do not belong in a radiology suite - they belong in the ED resus bay to be resuscitated first. Nachi: All valid points, but let’s dive in too some actual detail.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications.