Presentations
Moderator: Adnan Sheikh
Building Resilience and Well-Being
Bharti Khurana
Emergency radiologists often face intense workloads, high-stakes decision-making, and emotional challenges inherent to their role in patient care. We will explore practical strategies to foster resilience and promote well-being in the demanding environment of emergency radiology. Attendees will gain insights into recognizing burnout, managing stress, and cultivating habits that support mental and emotional health. By leveraging evidence-based practices, we will discuss the importance of self-care, effective communication, and building a supportive workplace culture to enhance both professional performance and personal satisfaction.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of burnout specific to emergency radiology and learn strategies to address it effectively, including stress management techniques and mindfulness practices.
- Develop actionable steps to create a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes well-being, peer support, and open communication within the radiology team.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
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Appendicitis Unveiled: The Latest Gossip from the Radiology Red Carpet!
Kelly Harper
This presentation will review the normal radiologic and histologic appearance of the appendix. Common and uncommon pathologies encountered in the ER, including when to suggest subspecialty referral, will also be discussed.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the normal appendix and its variants
- Integrate imaging findings and pathologic correlates to order a differential diagnosis
- Assess for complications and sequelae of pancreatic pathologies
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Scholar
- Professional
COI:
- None Declared
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Cholecystitis Chronicles: The Scoop and Scoot on Emergent Radiology!
Satheesh Krishna
This presentation will discuss imaging of cholecystitis.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the key imaging features of acute cholecystitis, current diagnostic algorithms and strategies, and how to apply them in clinical practice to ensure accurate diagnosis.
- Review evidence-based guidelines and best practices for imaging the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis, including the role of ultrasound, CT, MRI, and hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
COI:
- None Declared
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Diverticulitis Demystified: The Fresh Scoop from the Radiology Scene!
Gavin Sugrue
This presentation will provide an overview of the spectrum of acute diverticulitis, its complications, and the key findings essential for surgeons to understand.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Scholar
COI:
- None Declared
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Bowel Ischemia Exposed: The Latest Buzz in Radiology Emergency!
Christopher Lindquist
This talk will cover gastrointestinal ischemia, including a review of imaging protocols, dual energy CT, and the vascular and gastrointestinal findings associated with ischemia. We will discuss the important findings to report and convey to the surgeon, as well as recent literature on this topic.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the vascular and gastrointestinal findings associated with bowel ischemia, formulate a comprehensive report covering these findings, and express these findings to emergency medicine and surgery colleagues.
- Develop imaging protocols for optimal detection of gastrointestinal ischemia and recognize the benefits of dual energy CT for bowel ischemia.
Target Audience:
- Radiologist
- Resident
- Medical Student
CanMEDS:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Scholar
COI:
- None Declared
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