This book presents evidence-based criteria to systematically assess the appropriate use of medical imaging in the emergency department and other acute care settings. Over the last decade, there have been profound changes in the diagnostic testing and work-up of patients presenting to the emergency department with emergent symptoms. One of the most far-reaching changes has been the increased availability, speed, and accuracy of imaging due, in part, to technical improvements in imaging modalities such as CT, MR, and PET. Although the use of high-end imaging has plateaued in general, increased utilization continues in the ED. These patients are more acutely ill and there is additional pressure to make an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible to facilitate prompt disposition or treatment. There is also strong evidence for the beneficial use of imaging in the emergency setting that results in improved patient outcomes. This book answers that need by providing protocols and guidelines for neuroradiological, cardiothoracic, abdominal and pelvic, musculoskeletal, and pediatric imaging are reviewed in terms of the available imaging modalities, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. Distinguished by its unique focus on evidence-based emergency imaging in adults, children, and special populations, this book is a unique resource for radiologists, emergency medicine physicians, and physicians in other specialties who need to be informed about the most appropriate uses of diagnostic imaging in the emergency care setting.  

Principles of Evidence-Based Imaging for Adults and Children.- Critically Assessing the Literature for Evidence-Based Imaging: Understanding Error and Bias.- Information Systems in Emergency Department Diagnostic Imaging.- The Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Emergency Imaging

Acute Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults: Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging.- Pediatric Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Traumatic Extracranial Vascular Injury in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging.- Hyperacute Ischemic Stroke in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Headache Disorders in Adults and Children: Evidence-Based Emergency.- Seizures in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging.- Acute Spine Trauma in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Back Pain in Adults and Children: Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Sinusitis in Adults and Children: Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Aortic Syndrome in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging, Evaluation, and Diagnosis
Blunt Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Appendicitis in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging for  Non-Appendiceal Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults: Pancreatitis and Diverticuliti
Small and Large Bowel Obstruction in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Acute Pelvic Pain in Pre-Menopausal Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
The Acute Scrotum in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Upper Extremity Injuries in Adults and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Pelvic Fractures in Adults:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Lower Extremity Injuries in Adultsand Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging for Acute
 Evidence-Based Emergency Neuroimaging in Children and Adults with Sickle Cell Disease and Symptoms of Stroke
Non-Accidental Injury in Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) in Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
 Intussusception in Infants and Children: Diagnostic Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging and Treatment
Clinically Suspected Malrotation in Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Non-Traumatic Hip Pain in Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging
Foreign Body Aspiration in Children: Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging.- Acute Urinary Tract Infection in Infants and Children:  Evidence-Based Emergency Imaging.