ACEP Now

JANUARY 4, 2025

Now, we have ultrasound or CT scans to confirm. The advancement of radiology was the first thing that came to mind for Dr. Clarke when discussing how technology has advanced emergency medicine. Today, physicians can utilize MRIs, CT, and ultrasound, with the latter often available at the point of care.

Forensics 52

Forensics Urgent Care Emergency Department Hospitals 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The facility does not have ultrasound (US) availability at the time of the patient’s presentation, as the sonographer comes to the hospital only 2 days a week. First, examine the patient and risk-stratify them for the diagnosis of DVT before deciding on the clinical utility of an ultrasound. Ultrasound. J Thromb Thrombolysis.

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Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding Wellness EMS 97

Urgent Care Ultrasounds

JANUARY 17, 2019

The Case A 70 year old woman had been waiting in the radiology department for an x-ray to be taken. She was brought down to the urgent care clinic for assessment. Cardiovascular ultrasound. After standing for some time, she started to feel light headed, then collapsed. Admitted for surgical repair. 1995; 75(4):308-10.

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Urgent Care Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology 40