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Telemedicine remote controlled stroke evaluation and treatment, the experience of radiographers, paramedics and junior doctors in a novel rural stroke management team
In the case of ischemic stroke, access to a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner and the start of thrombolytic therapy immediately is imperative. Transport to the nearest hospital from the remote, rural area of Ha...
Source: BMC Health Services Research - June 5, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Elin Kjelle and Aud Mette Myklebust Tags: Research Source Type: research

Radiographic features of pulmonary embolism: Westermark and Palla signs
We present a case highlighting the importance of recognising these unusual radiological signs in patients presenting with haemodynamically unstable pulmonary emboli (box 1). Box 1CXR appearance of Westermark and Palla signs Westermark sign: regional pulmonary oligaemia Palla sign: enlargement of the descending pulmonary artery Case A 78-year-old lady presented to the emergency department with collapse and pleuritic chest pain. On examination, the patient was in respiratory distress and haemodynamic compromise with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/min, an oxygen saturation of 86% on room air, a heart rate of 120 b...
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - June 18, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Abbas, A., St Joseph, E. V., Mansour, O. M. A., Peebles, C. R. Tags: Emergency medicine, Journalology, Patients, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Hypertension, Venous thromboembolism, Radiology, Pulmonary embolism, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Epidemiology, Et Source Type: research