Radiology

External radiology access

DHS ED Off-site Radiology Access Summary

All about advanced imaging

Click here for an excellent explanation of advanced imaging investigations from RANZCR

Click here for an explanation of contrast-related issues from RANZCR

Radiation safety

Click here for an explanation of radiation risks and safety from RANZCR

Click here for a patient fact sheet on radiation safety

PE investigations in pregnancy

This remains a controversial issue with no consensus. Several studies have led to a few approaches and algorithms. Discuss every case with the ED consultant and involve the patient in shared decision making.

ECI has a summary of evidence which can be accessed here. 

WA Diagnostic Imaging has a handy algorithm  - click here to access

RANZCR has an explanation using statistical data - click here to access

Click here for a patient handout (long read) on radiation risks during pregnancy