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Mortality after broad‐ versus narrow‐spectrum antibiotic treatment for patients with nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia: A nationwide retrospective cohort study

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia (NHCAP) is defined as pneumonia occurring in individuals with frequent healthcare contact, such as residents of care facilities or patients with impaired activities of daily living. The effectiveness of broad‐spectrum antibiotics in treating NHCAP remains unclear.
Jumpei Taniguchi, Shotaro Aso, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hideo Yasunaga   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient Dose Optimisation of Abdominopelvic Protocols During X‐Ray Imaging

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study evaluates organ doses in abdominopelvic radiography for both erect and supine positions, addressing dose optimisation concerns in Ghana. Using CalDose X and thermoluminescence dosimeters, organ doses and image quality were analysed, revealing significant dose reductions with optimised exposure parameters (70 kVp, 10 mAs, 110 cm FDD).
Emmanuel Ekem‐Ferguson, Shirazu Issahaku, Mark Pokoo‐Aikins, Mary Boadu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiation Dose and Risk in the Radiological Investigation of Suspected Non‐Accidental Injury (NAI)

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study is a retrospective analysis of 362 skeletal surveys performed over a 5‐year period for children under 5 years of age for suspected non‐accidental injury. We present effective dose data and the associated risks of radiation exposure for initial and follow‐up examinations.
Tooba Zaidi, Rikki Nezich
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Low‐Iodine Concentration Quantification Accuracy and Contrast‐To‐Noise Ratio Across Three Dual‐Energy CT Techniques: A Phantom Study

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Using a clinical abdominal CT protocol, all three DECT techniques accurately quantified iodine. Rapid kV‐switching achieved the lowest detectable and quantifiable iodine concentrations, while dual‐layer DECT provided the highest normalised contrast‐to‐noise ratio on 40‐keV virtual monoenergetic images.
Chonsitron Sirituenlee, Sirapasson Kraison, Paweena Wongpan, Pawitiya Supawarapong, Teeraphat Pataraphitakpong, Supannika Kawvised, Samrit Kittipayak, Monchai Phonlakrai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Size‐specific dose estimates calculated using patient size measurements from scanned projection radiograph in high‐resolution chest computed tomography

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 85-92, March 2025.
This study established that patient's lateral width measurements made from scanned projection radiograph (SPR) is an overestimate compared to those measured from tomographic slices by about 10%. Size‐specific dose estimates (SSDE) calculated using lateral width measured from SPR correlates well with SSDE calculated using water equivalent diameter of ...
Ajit Brindhaban
wiley   +1 more source

Proposed Diagnostic Reference Levels for Frequently Performed Paediatric Radiographic Examinations

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Paediatric diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are weight‐stratified dose levels for typical medical imaging examinations for broadly defined types of equipment. The 75th percentiles of the FRLs across the nine X‐ray units from five centres in Australia were calculated as the proposed Local DRLs (LDRLs).
Edel Doyle, Matthew R. Dimmock, Kam L. Lee, Peter Thomas, Richard B. Bassed   +4 more
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Your C‐Arm May Be Dose Optimised but Is Your Surgical Procedure? The Evaluation and Dose Optimisation of Positioning Aids Used in Paediatric Image Guided Surgery

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study objectively evaluated the impact of positioning aids on radiation dose and image quality (IQ) in paediatric image guided surgery (IGS) and the potential for dose optimised imaging via the choice of positioning aid type selected for clinical use.
Dalia Dinham, Sasha Faggotter, Emma Boughen, Hannah Bonaventura, Elaine Ryan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Routine radiography following chest tube removal in surgical patients: a systematic review. [PDF]

J Thorac Dis
Vignarajah M, Ilic L, Alqaydi A, Rochwerg B, Giles A.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Development and Initial Evaluation of an In‐House Paediatric CT Immobilisation Device

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Paediatric imaging often requires repeat scans due to motion artefacts, increasing radiation exposure and discomfort. This study developed a cost‐effective in‐house CT immobilisation device, which showed comparable image quality to commercial devices but highlighted the need for improvements in stability and infection control.
Maeve Masterson, Vinay Krishnan, Ahilan Kuganesan, Mohamed K. Badawy   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modified Johannesburg technique sets the standard - superior biomechanical stability in chest tube fixation. [PDF]

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
Fricke JJ, Schöbel T, Meißner R, Schleifenbaum S, Kleber C, Metelmann I, Krämer S.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source