Summary: Acute CT is an exciting and challenging area of radiology which has largely replaced the more traditional forms of imaging in terms of emergency practice. Acute CT: A Primer of Emergency Imaging is a precise, up to date volume of a size and format that aims to provide a concise source of reference for all clinical groups involved in acute or trauma CT. It will serve as an ideal bench book or pocket companion for junior radiologists involved with on-call practice, while also being of value to trainee and practicing radiographers and those studying for Royal College and Board exams.Scanning protocols and the use of contrast agents in the emergency and trauma setting are discussed, and the common emergency conditions and their differential diagnoses are presented in an easily read and understand format, covering the following:- A suggested imaging protocol for the clinical problem or body part under investigation- An outline of the imagining features expected for that condition and the differential diagnosis to consider- Images that illustrate the classical presentation along with examples of less common findings and potential pitfalls with interpretation - Advice on formulating an acute report that emphasizes the key points required to determine patient management.
Provides junior radiologists with a concise overview of the commoner out-of-hours imaging situations that they may be faced withDescribes expected CT signs for each condition and emphasize potential pitfalls that might be encounteredConsistent approach to each topic enables the reader to quickly glean the key information
Provides junior radiologists with a concise overview of the commoner out-of-hours imaging situations that they may be faced with
Describes expected CT signs for each condition and emphasize potential pitfalls that might be encountered
Consistent approach to each topic enables the reader to quickly glean the key information
Table of Contents: 1. INTRODUCTION2. CT TECHNIQUESMultidetector computed tomographyPACS (picture archiving and communication systems)Contrast agents used in acute CTRadiation issues3. TRAUMAOverviewCervical spineThoracic and lumbar spine injuriesFacial injuriesPelvisSpleenLiverRenal TractUrinary bladderPancreasBowel and mesenteryGallbladderWhat to look for on CTShockPaediatric cervical spine injuryNon-accidental paediatric traumaCentral nervous system injuryPaediatric mesenteric and bowel injuryHypoperfusion complexBase of skull fractureDiffuse axonal injury4. ABDOMEN AND PELVISAcute appendicitisAcute cholecystitisAcute pancreatitisAcute diverticulitisAcute colitisSmall bowel obstructionLarge bowel obstructionAcute bowel ischaemiaRenal colicAcute abdomen: gynaecological causesThe postoperative abdomen5. PAEDIATRICSThe acute paediatric abdomenDeep neck infections in children6. CARDIAC AND VASCULARAortic dissectionCoronary artery evaluationPulmonary artery evaluationTriple rule-out scanInfected (mycotic) aneurysmsPenetrating atherosclerotic ulcerAbdominal aortic aneurysmGastrointestinal bleedLimb angiography7. ACUTE NEURORADIOLOGYSubarachnoid haemorrhageSubdural haematomaExtradural haematomaIschaemic strokeCerebral venous thrombosisMeningitisEnceophalitisCerebral abscessHydrocephalusThe post-surgical brainAPPENDIXManagement of acute adverse reactions to iodinated contrastManagementMedications used to treat adverse reactions to contrast
About the Author(s): Saeed Mirsadraee MD PhD MRCS FRCRSpecialist Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UKKshitij Mankad MBBS MRCP FRCRSpecialist Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UKAlan Chalmers MBChB MRCP FRCRConsultant Radiologist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
Saeed Mirsadraee MD PhD MRCS FRCRSpecialist Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UKKshitij Mankad MBBS MRCP FRCRSpecialist Registrar in Clinical Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UKAlan Chalmers MBChB MRCP FRCRConsultant Radiologist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
Readership: Trainee and practising radiologists and radiographers
Reviews:
"This book is good at making simple explanations of complex radiology. This is a small book on emergency radiology ehich is easily readable. While it is aimed atthe on call junior radiologist for rapid reference, it covers its field very well without being too long and I would thoroughly recommendthat any trainee or consultant emergency physician should read it."
