Pediatric Appendicitis Workup — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Low-dose, weight-based, IV-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis used when ultrasound is non-diagnostic for pediatric appendicitis. Goal is to keep…
Low-dose, weight-based, IV-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis used when ultrasound is non-diagnostic for pediatric appendicitis. Goal is to keep…
Age-tailored brain MRI for pediatric patients. Modified sequences and parameters for myelination assessment, congenital anomalies, seizures, and…
Non-contrast CT of the pediatric brain in trauma with weight/age-based dose reduction. Used selectively per PECARN criteria — most pediatric head trauma…
Standardized 4-hour gastric emptying study using Tc-99m sulfur colloid-labeled scrambled-egg meal (Egg Beaters protocol) to quantify rate of solid gastric…
Dynamic Tc-99m mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) renal scintigraphy with optional Lasix challenge to evaluate split renal function, assess obstructive…
Functional hepatobiliary nuclear medicine study using Tc-99m-labeled iminodiacetic acid analog (mebrofenin or disofenin) to evaluate gallbladder function…
Two-component nuclear medicine study comparing pulmonary ventilation distribution (Tc-99m DTPA aerosol or Xe-133 gas) to perfusion distribution (Tc-99m…
X-ray-guided needle biopsy of mammographic abnormalities not visible on ultrasound — particularly microcalcifications, architectural distortion, and…
Real-time ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy of a sonographically visible breast lesion, typically using a 14 G spring-loaded core needle. Most common…
Targeted mammographic evaluation of a clinical concern (palpable mass, nipple discharge, etc.) or screening callback. Customized views with spot…