Emergency Medicine Cases EM Quick Hits 20 Imaging Renal Colic, Human Trafficking, Atrial Fibrillation During COVID, Transvenous Pacemaker Placement, COVID Lung POCUS, COVID Derm, Virtual Simulation
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Jun 30, 2020 AI Snips
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Renal Colic Imaging Guidelines
- Image patients for renal colic if an alternative diagnosis, sepsis, or uncontrolled pain necessitates surgical intervention.
- Otherwise, imaging may be unnecessary, especially in younger patients with classic presentations and good pain control with analgesia.
Low-Dose Renal CT
- Low-dose renal CT protocols can be faster and less radiation than ultrasounds.
- Consider low dose CT scans over ultrasounds in certain situations.
Human Trafficking Assessment
- Screen vulnerable populations (migrants, substance users, etc.) for human trafficking using the PAIR tool (Privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect, Respond).
- Empower potential victims with information and resources, but do not force disclosure or involve law enforcement without their consent.