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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Pediatric ... CT #Diagnosis # ... #Peds #Trauma #Evaluation ... HeadCT #PECARN #Algorithm
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... Cardiac enzymes, Head ... CT, Echo, Orthostatic ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table #comparison
Using Stroke Windows for Detecting Ischemia on Head CT
When evaluating a CT head for possible stroke,
Detecting Ischemia on Head ... CT When evaluating ... a CT head for possible ... HeadCT #Radiology #CTHead ... #diagnosis #comparison
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
1 mSv 50 CXRs Head ... Chest CT 3 mSv ... CXRs Abdomen CT ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Checklist for Evaluation ... tox/infectious workup ... appropriate Consider CT ... head especially ... #Workup #MICU #
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Computed Tomography (CT ... ) — Head 2 mSv 8 ... ) — Head, repeated ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... imaging with barium, CT ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... A) Initial Evaluation ... • Non-contrast CT ... (NCCT) head (r/ ... Defined if 1) CT
Using Subdural Windows for Detecting Hemorrhage on Head CT
When evaluating CT head for hemorrhage, widen the
Hemorrhage on Head ... CT When evaluating ... CT head for hemorrhage ... HeadCT #Radiology #CTHead ... #diagnosis #comparison
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
0.01 mSv 1 day Head ... CT 2 mSv 8 months ... Chest CT 3 mSv ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #Comparison #Table