Predictors of computed tomography imaging in patients presenting with sudden hearing loss.
Owen SiebenJonathan ReidAllan HoTimothy CooperPublished in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2024)
A significant proportion of patients with SSNHL undergo low-yield CT imaging of the head, particularly patients presenting to the emergency room with vertigo. These results highlight an opportunity for focused education and quality improvement initiatives.Level of evidence: 4.
Keyphrases
- quality improvement
- computed tomography
- high resolution
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- positron emission tomography
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- hearing loss
- dual energy
- emergency department
- image quality
- patient safety
- public health
- prognostic factors
- contrast enhanced
- photodynamic therapy
- optic nerve