critical imaging technology
A case study from the Salt River Forensic Pathology Services Laboratory, Cape Town, South Africa.
Introduction
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory tract infection of the bronchioles, the tiny terminal branches of the airways in the lungs. It is usually caused by a viral infection and mostly affects infants and young children because of their small airways. Although it is generally a mild disease, it can develop into ...
A case study from Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
Introduction
A patient with multiple gunshot wounds presents many challenges for the attending physician. Though resuscitation and definitive management must happen rapidly, the traditional imaging methods required to inform treatment are often slow, cumbersome and located outside of resuscitation areas. The advantage of the Lodox machine is that it facilitates a fast, low-dose, ...
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A case study from the Accident & Emergency Unit of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa.
Introduction
Suspected injury to peripheral vasculature is not an uncommon occurrence in the Emergency Room (ER), and could result from fracture, dislocation or other trauma to the limbs. Either soft signs (history of bleeding, injury in proximity to major vascular structure, small non-expanding haematoma or diminished pulse) or hard ...
A case study from the Salt River Mortuary, Cape Town, South Africa; one of the world’s busiest mortuaries.
Introduction
Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infectious disease, usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease usually attacks the lungs, but may also affect other organs or areas of the body. It is spread through the air by sputum particles, particularly when the patient coughs or sneezes. Left untreated, the ...
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A case study from the Emergency and Trauma Centre Rashid Hospital, Dubai. This centre is a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) facility accredited by Joint Commission International.
Radiology Clinical Educator & Jukha Al Badawi, Principle Radiographer & Clinical Supervisor, RH Emergency & Trauma Centre, Dubai
Introduction
The unintended collision of one motor vehicle with another, a stationary object, or person, resulting in injuries, death and/or loss of property is ...
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