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- Title
The Challenge of CT and MRI Imaging of Obese Individuals Who Present to the Emergency Department: A National Survey.
- Authors
Ginde, Adit A.; Foianini, Anthony; Renner, Daniel M.; Valley, Morgan; Camargo Jr., Carlos A.
- Abstract
The article discusses a study about the availability of large weight capacity computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment in U.S.-based hospitals with emergency departments (EDs). Under the study, radiology technologists at a 5% sample of such hospitals as well as those at primary affiliate hospitals of academic EDs, zoos and veterinary schools were interviewed over the telephone during usual business hours. Results show that the quality of care for some obese patients is compromised due to limited access to such equipment.
- Subjects
UNITED States; MEDICAL imaging systems; TOMOGRAPHY; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; HOSPITAL emergency services; OVERWEIGHT persons; MEDICAL care
- Publication
Obesity (19307381), 2008, Vol 16, Issue 11, p2549
- ISSN
1930-7381
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/oby.2008.410