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- Title
Letter to the Editor: "How to set up a 24/7 cardiac computed tomography service in an emergency department".
- Authors
Unterhumer, Gerold; Unterhumer, Sylvia
- Abstract
This letter to the editor discusses the importance of setting up a 24/7 cardiac computed tomography (CT) service in an emergency department. The authors emphasize the need for in-depth knowledge and attention to heart rate in protocol selection for cardiac CT scans. They highlight the crucial role of radiological technologists (radiographers) in performing these scans and adapting them to individual patients. The authors suggest that close cooperation between radiologists and radiographers is essential for optimal cardiac imaging. They also mention the benefits of fast and non-invasive cardiac CT for patients with acute or chronic chest pain. The authors propose expanding the "5 needs for a successful start" to include a highly qualified and experienced technical team.
- Subjects
COMPUTED tomography; HOSPITAL emergency services; SERVICE departments; EMERGENCY medical services; CARDIAC imaging; RADIOLOGIC technologists
- Publication
European Radiology, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 7, p4841
- ISSN
0938-7994
- Publication type
Letter
- DOI
10.1007/s00330-023-10476-8