Introduction of a new imaging guideline for suspected renal colic in the ED reduces CT urography utilisation
Conclusions
We found that use of CTU for renal colic was significantly reduced by introduction of a guideline promoting ultrasound and encouraging selective CTU. Although intervention rates were similar between the two sites, further prospective study is needed to ensure other patient-centred outcomes do not differ.
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Blecher, G., Meek, R., Egerton-Warburton, D., McCahy, P. Tags: Original article Source Type: research