Emergency Imaging of At-Risk Patients 1st Edition

Emergency Imaging of At-Risk Patients, 1st Edition by Michael Patlas delivers a clear, authoritative guide designed for clinicians who must make rapid, high-stakes imaging decisions. This concise but comprehensive resource grabs your attention with practical strategies for identifying subtle, life-threatening conditions in vulnerable patients across emergency departments and trauma centers.

Rich with real-world cases and evidence-based protocols, the book breaks down risk stratification, imaging modality selection, and interpretation pitfalls for populations including the elderly, pregnant patients, immunocompromised individuals, and those with complex comorbidities. Concise chapters on CT, ultrasound, MRI, and plain radiography outline when to act fast and when conservative management is appropriate, helping reduce missed diagnoses and unnecessary testing.

What makes this title indispensable is its clinical focus: quick-reference algorithms, high-yield imaging signs, and decision-making checklists designed to streamline workflow in busy acute-care environments. Emergency physicians, radiologists, trauma surgeons, and advanced practice providers will value the practical insights that improve diagnostic confidence and patient outcomes.

Whether you practice in a metropolitan Level I trauma center or a regional community hospital, this book supports safer, faster care for at-risk patients. Add Emergency Imaging of At-Risk Patients by Michael Patlas to your professional library to sharpen your diagnostic skills and enhance emergency imaging accuracy when it matters most. Purchase now to make evidence-based imaging your standard in acute care.

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