Takeaway
- In assessing right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, emergency physicians (EPs) can perform ultrasounds to diagnose cholelithiasis nearly as accurately as radiologists.
Why this matters
- Radiologists may not be available to perform emergent RUQ ultrasounds.
- CT testing is not guideline-recommended and exposes patients to radiation.
Key results
- Accuracy of gallbladder...
