Does Limiting Oral Contrast Decrease Emergency Department Length of Stay?

Does Limiting Oral Contrast Decrease Emergency Department Length of Stay?

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact on emergency department (ED)length of stay (LOS) of a new protocol for intravenous (IV)-contrast only abdominal/pelvic computedtomography (ABCT) compared to historical controls.Methods: This was a retrospective case-controlled study p...

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Main Authors: Erik Barton, Christy L. Hopkins, Michielle Reina, Zachary Foy, Troy Madsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2012-12-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
emergency department
oral contrast
length of stay
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2q80p1ch

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http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2q80p1ch

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