15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.84.30 - Radiologic, Imaging, and Other Diagnostic Services

The specific services available and the timeliness of availability of these services for emergency patients in PFER should be determined by the medical director of the PFER in collaboration with the directors of the diagnostic services and other appropriate individuals.

1. The following should be readily available 24 hours a day for emergency patients:

A. Standard radiologic studies of bony and soft-tissue structures including, but not limited to:

i. Cross-table lateral views of spine with full series to follow

ii. Portable chest radiographs for acutely ill patients and for verification of placement of endotracheal tube, central line, or chest tube

iii. Soft-tissue views of the neck

iv. Soft-tissue views of subcutaneous tissues to rule out the presence of foreign body

v. Standard chest radiographs, abdominal series, etc.

B. Pulmonary services

i. Arterial blood gas determination

ii. Peak flow determination

iii. Pulse oximetry

C. Fetal monitoring (nonstress test)/uterine monitoring

D. Cardiovascular services

i. Doppler studies

ii. 12-Lead ECGs and rhythm strips

E. Emergency ultrasound services for the diagnosis of obstetric/gynecologic, cardiac and hemodynamic problems and other urgent conditions.

2. The following services shall be available on an urgent basis. All equipment listed below must be available if service is provided by the facility. Such may be provided by on duty staff or on call staff available to respond within a reasonable period of time:

A. Nuclear medicine

i. Ventilation-perfusion lungs scans

ii. Other scintigraphy for trauma and other conditions

B. Radiographic

i. Arteriography/venography

ii. Computed tomography preferred

iii. Dye-contrast studies (intravenous pyelography, gastrointestinal contrast, etc.)

C. Vascular/flow studies including impedance plethysmography

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.84.30

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13

Adopted 7/1/2022