Emergency radiology, an emerging subspecialty of diagnostic imaging, has developed to meet the demands of immediate interpretation and investigations required in trauma and emergency cases. This article discusses the current and advanced imaging techniques used in the emergency department. The effective triage of imaging technologies employed in the emergency department (ED) can have a positive impact on the provision of timely and appropriate patient interventions.
Recent developments in interventional radiology have increased the contribution that radiology makes to emergency care, making imaging and intervention vital to the diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill patients. Furthermore, the quick access to equipment and expertise has brought cutting-edge, advanced imaging to the front lines of emergency care. Ultrasound use in the ED The emergency medicine physicians and radiologists…
