To investigate the impact of imaging on the timing of otolaryngology evaluations for patients with dizziness in the emergency department.
Observational analysis of dizzy patients in the emergency department
Assessment of imaging usage and timing of specialist evaluation
Comparison of evaluation times between patients who received imaging and those who did not
Patients receiving imaging experienced longer delays to otolaryngology evaluation
Increased morbidity was associated with the delays in specialist consultation
High healthcare costs were highlighted due to the extended wait times
Abstract
Dizzy patients receiving imaging in the ED may experience delays in otolaryngology evaluation, potentially predisposing them to increased morbidity and contributing to high healthcare costs.