Diagnostic tests Flashcards
CAD
Cardiac Catheterization
not in ED
MI
Stemi (EKG)
NonStemi (Troponin level)
CHF
CXR or BNP
A-Fib
EKG
PE
CT Chest w/ IV contrast
VQ scan
D-Dimer (detects potential for blood clot but does not diagnose PE)
PNA
CXR
PTX
CXR
COPD
CXR & Hx or smoking
RAD
Clinically
Ischemic CVA
Clinically (potentially normal head CT)
Brain Bleed
CT head or LP
TIA
Clinically
Meningitis
LP
Spinal Injury
CT (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
Cz
Clinically
Bell’s Palsy
Clinically
Headaches
Clinically
AMS
Case Dependent
Vertigo
Clinically
APPY
CT A/P with PO contrast
SBO
AAS or CT A/P with PO contrast
Cholecystitis
US Abd
GI bleed
Heme Positive stool
or Guaiac positive during a rectal exam
Diverticulitis
CT PO contrast
Pancreatitis
Elevated lipase/amylase
Gerd
Endoscopy (not in ED)
UTI
UA (WBC, culture & nitrite) Urine Dip (ED)
Pyelonephritis
CT abd/pel with PO contrast / confirmed with CVA tenderness
Renal Calculi
CT abd with contrast/CVA tenderness/RBC count in UA
Ectopic Pregnancy
Pelvic US
Ovarian Torsion
Pelvic US
Testicular Torsion
US Scrotum
AAA
CT with IV contrast
Aortic Dissection
CT with IV Contrast
DVT
US of LE
DKA
ABG & VBG that detect blood pH level & Positive Serum Ketones
Trauma
CT or XR