title: Timing and diplomacy are keys to CT scans in the emergency department.
abstract: Patients needing abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans can back up in your ED if you don't employ strategies to move them out fast. Consider reducing the use of contrast studies. Liberal use of antiemetics can help with ingesting solution. Work closely with radiology to reduce waiting time.
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media