Start Date
5-3-2024 9:10 AM
End Date
5-3-2024 11:00 AM
Description
Background
Magnetic resonance images (MRI) is integral in assessing pathology. This is especially true in the emergency room (ER), where delays in diagnosing emergent neurologic pathologies, including spinal epidural abscesses (EDAs), where the morbidity can be severe if not addressed in time. This study aims to implement an expedited imaging pathway for this urgent / emergent pathology.
Keywords
MRI, emergency department, quality improvement
Included in
Improving Time to MRI in the Emergency Room for Spinal Epidural Abscesses
Background
Magnetic resonance images (MRI) is integral in assessing pathology. This is especially true in the emergency room (ER), where delays in diagnosing emergent neurologic pathologies, including spinal epidural abscesses (EDAs), where the morbidity can be severe if not addressed in time. This study aims to implement an expedited imaging pathway for this urgent / emergent pathology.
Comments
Presented at the 2024 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.