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Can Non-Radiologists Reliably Diagnose Pediatric Appendicitis with Ultrasonography?
In pediatric emergency care, rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute appendicitis is crucial. To reduce radiation exposure from CT scans, ultrasonography (US) has become the preferred first-line imaging modality. In many emergency departments, especially those with limited resources, non-radiologist clinicians such as emergency physicians are performing these examinations. This quiz explores the diagnostic accuracy of non-radiologist-performed ultrasound and what clinicians should know when relying on this approach in acute pediatric settings.