Essentials of Emergency Radiology Imaging (2024)-MSES5120-2024

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The Essentials of Emergency Radiology Imaging course, led by Matthew Heller and other speakers, covers various aspects of trauma imaging. Key topics include CT techniques for abdominal trauma, highlighting the importance of multi-phase imaging and the use of contrast material to evaluate organ damage effectively. The session emphasizes understanding vascular injuries, particularly in the spleen, liver, and kidneys, using anatomical injury scales and the identification of conditions like pseudoaneurysms and active bleeding. <br /><br />The course also explores topics in neurologic and cardiothoracic trauma, presented by Mark Mullins and Dr. Lamia Jamjoum, respectively. For neurologic trauma, conditions such as brain abscesses, gliomas, and different types of brain injury patterns like subarachnoid hemorrhage and skull fractures are discussed. In cardiothoracic trauma, CT imaging is crucial for diagnosing injuries such as aortic trauma, pneumothorax, and diaphragmatic or esophageal tears.<br /><br />Interventional radiology's role in vascular trauma is also emphasized, offering minimally invasive treatments through embolization and stent graft placement. These methods can preserve organ function and avoid the need for more invasive surgical procedures. The course underscores the importance of having a robust understanding of imaging techniques and pathology for optimal trauma management.

Keywords

emergency radiology

trauma imaging

CT techniques

vascular injuries

neurologic trauma

cardiothoracic trauma

interventional radiology

minimally invasive treatments