Case-Based Imaging

Welcome to Case-Based Imaging! Each module is designed to teach clinically-relevant radiology pearls tailored to you, the emergency medicine learner. For the ideal learning experience, please begin by taking the pre-test*, complete the worksheet while watching the video, and end with the post-test.

*Pre- and Post- tests will be on www.pacsbin.com. A free account must be created to proceed.

Please view the Intro Video before you begin.

Our collection of CBI videos can be accessed here.

Our original Imaging I course content can be found here.

 

Title & Authors	Objectives	Course Materials
Pneumonia/ CXR Basics Christine Ju, Anthony Sielicki, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Describe the general approach to assessing the quality of a CXR Develop a systematic approach to interpreting a CXR in the clinical setting of PNA Identify common mimics of pneumonia on CXR	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Small Bowel Obstruction Hyunjoo Lee, Michael Fucci, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Identify common causes of SBO Differentiate abdominal X-rays to identify a normal gas pattern versus a pattern suspicious for SBO Identify findings on CT that support a diagnosis of SBO	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Appendicitis Ray Isenburg, Matthew Kuhns, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Locate and identify the appendix on CT Recognize normal vs. abnormal appendiceal structure, Develop an appropriate imaging strategy for special populations	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Pulmonary Embolism Anthony Sielicki, Christine Ju, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Develop a systematic approach to identifying pulmonary arterial anatomy on CT-A Identify pulmonary emboli on CT-A, Describe the classification and risk stratification of PE Develop an appropriate imaging strategy for special populations	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Michael Fucci, Hyunjoo Lee, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Discuss risk factors and common presentation symptoms of AAA Perform and interpret an aortic ultrasound Identify findings on CT that support a diagnosis of AAA	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) Ray Isenburg, Matthew Kuhns, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Identify the common findings of ADHF on CXR Develop an approach for which type of imaging to order in dyspneic patients Recognize secondary signs of heart failure on imaging tests	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Head Trauma Eric Steinberg, Katrina D'Amore	Review the utility of clinical decision rules for imaging in head trauma. Develop an approach to head CT interpretaion in head patients with head trauma. Utilize head CT and clinial findiings to make clinical decisions.	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Acute Aortic Syndromes Hyunjoo Lee, Michael Fucci, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore	Identify specific conditions that fit under the umbrella of acute aortic syndromes. Review imaging findings consistent with acute aortic syndromes. Categorize acute aortic syndromes by anatomical location.	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Intussusception Chrisitne Ju, Anthony Sielicki, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Discuss the modalities used to diagnose intussusception Describe findings associated with each imaging modality Review how an enema can both be diagnostic and therapeutic	Pre-Test Worksheet VIDEO Post-Test
Thoracic Trauma Part I Michael Fucci, Hyunjoo Lee, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	List the common traumatic thoracic injuries Identify common thoracic traumatic injuries on Chest X Ray (CXR) Discuss the approach to the thoracic trauma patient on Computed Tomography (CT)	Worksheet VIDEO
Abdominal Trauma Part I Ray Isenburg, Matthew Kuhns, Scott Hamlin, Katrina D'Amore, Eric Steinberg	Develop an approach to evaluating CT in abdominal trauma Identify pneumoperitoneum, hemoperitoneum and “blush” on CT Explore abdominal CT findings of generalized shock	Worksheet VIDEO