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Provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to imaging of non-traumatic and traumatic emergencies in at-risk patients.�
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Covers acute brain, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal conditions, including the unique challenges of imaging pregnant, geriatric, bariatric, cancer, immunocompromised, and pediatric patients, as well as patients using recreational drugs.�
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Describes specific applications of ultrasound, MRI, radiography, and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT).�
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Reviews recent imaging-related clinical literature and appropriate criteria and guidelines.�
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A valuable tool for emergency and general radiologists, as well as pediatricians, obstetricians, gynecologists, orthopedic, trauma surgeons, and trainees in all specialties.�
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�
Table of Contents
Evidence-based approach to imaging interpretation in vulnerable patients with acute non-traumatic and traumatic conditionsImaging of unique neurological emergencies in geriatric patients
Imaging of neurological emergencies in oncologic patients including emergencies related to administration of cancer medications
Imaging of chest emergencies in pregnant patient with special focus on imaging of pulmonary embolism
Imaging of unique abdominal and pelvic emergencies in oncologic patients including acute presentations of malignancies and cancer drug-related complications
Imaging of common non traumatic emergencies in pregnant patient including appendicitis and renal colic
Imaging of abdominal trauma in pregnant patient
Imaging of bariatric patients with special focus on complications of bariatric surgery
Imaging of abdominal emergencies in geriatric patient with focus on special considerations (cardiac output, renal failure), alterations in appearance of normal (biliary ectasia)
Imaging of musculoskeletal manifestations related to recreational drug use
Adequate image choice for age; utilization of fast imaging; acute emergency complications in chronically ill child; imaging in battered child syndrome
Acute chest and abdominal presentations in chronically ill child; imaging in battered child syndrome
