In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

Community hospitals are more than 4 times more likely than pediatric institutions to use radiation-exposing computed tomography (CT) scans and 80% less likely to use ultrasound for pre-appendectomy ...

Medical personnel should use ultrasound rather than CT scans in patients with suspected acute appendicitis, a new study suggests. The study looked at 420 medical records and found that in 312 adult ...

Appendicitis, the most common potential surgical problem for kids seen in the emergency department, can be visualized with a high degree of accuracy using point-of-care ultrasound. Using it as ...

Around 18-22 weeks of pregnancy, about halfway, it’s time for your anatomy scan. This ultrasound exam lets you see your baby and lets a doctor check for problems with your baby’s heart, brain, spine, ...

Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain--when combined--can improve the ability of emergency department physicians and pediatric surgeons to ...

New York, NY – Using portable ultrasound as a first-line imaging study in kids with suspected appendicitis helps reduce emergency room length of stay and reduces the need for CT scans, according to a ...