Early experience of a local pathway on the waiting time for MRI in patients presenting to a UK district general hospital with suspected cauda equina syndrome

Fraig, H; Gibbs, Dmr; Lloyd-Jones, Graham; Evans, Nick; Barham, Guy; Dabke, HV

doi:10.1080/02688697.2022.2039377

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“…Systems should accept a substantial proportion of "negative" scans and not chase higher yields because it is critical not to miss cases of CES [34]. Protocols that facilitate direct ED access to emergency MRI can expedite imaging for suspected CES without overburdening radiology services [52,53]. The optimal configuration of diagnostic and spinal surgical services is unknown and will likely vary between health settings.…”

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Diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome in the emergency department

Metcalfe,

Hoeritzauer,

Angus

et al. 2023

Emerg Med J

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Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a spinal emergency that can be challenging to identify from among the many patients presenting to EDs with low back and/or radicular leg pain. This article presents a practical guide to the assessment and early management of patients with suspected CES as well as an up-to-date review of the most important studies in this area that should inform clinical practice in the ED.

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confidence: 99%