Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency Radiology
Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency Radiology
Rapid recognition of life-threatening illnesses and injuries expedites appropriate management and improves clinical outcomes. False-positive interpretations in radiology have been identified as a significant cause of error, leading to unnecessary investigation and treatment, increased healthcare costs, and delays in appropriate management. Moreover, it is important that radiologists do not miss important subtle diagnoses that need urgent intervention. Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency Radiology provides an outline of common imaging artefacts, anatomic variants and critical diagnoses that the radiologist must master in order to guide appropriate care and avoid malpractice lawsuits. One hundred selected cases – illustrated with several hundred images from MRI, MDCT, PET, ultrasound and radiographs – are presented in a succinct and structured format, highlighting key pearls and potential diagnostic pitfalls. The text focuses on emergent presentations of diseases in all body regions in both adults and children.
- The structured format and key points provide a quick reference point for the emergency department
- Over 100 cases provide a fully illustrated compendium of what to look for and what to dismiss
- Describes important diagnoses that are commonly missed or misinterpreted
Product details
No date availableHardback
9781107021914
387 pages
282 × 223 × 21 mm
1.61kg
792 b/w illus. 25 colour illus.
Table of Contents
- Part I. Brain, Head, and Neck
- Part II. Spine
- Part III. Thorax
- Part IV. Cardiovascular
- Part V. Abdomen
- Part IV. Pelvis
- Part VII. Musculoskeletal
- Part VIII. Pediatrics.
