Head CT Scan Overuse in Frequently Admitted Medical Patients

Volume: 127, Issue: 5, Pages: 406 - 410
Published: May 1, 2014
Abstract
Background Patients frequently admitted to medical services undergo extensive computed tomography (CT) imaging. Some of this imaging may be unnecessary, and in particular, head CT scans may be over-used in this patient population. We describe the frequency of abnormal head CT scans in patients with multiple medical hospitalizations. Methods We retrospectively reviewed all CT scans done in 130 patients with 7 or more admissions to medical...
Paper Details
Title
Head CT Scan Overuse in Frequently Admitted Medical Patients
Published Date
May 1, 2014
Volume
127
Issue
5
Pages
406 - 410
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