Confronting our mistakes: A comprehensive evaluation of radiographic errors in digital chest radiography among adult population in a public sector hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
Rabia Liaqat ◽  
Ayesha Isani Majeed ◽  
Muhammad Nauman Malik ◽  
Aqeel Shafi ◽  
Syeda Zakia Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Motion Blur ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Positioning Error ◽  
Image Rejection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Digital Chest

Objective: To find out the various types of radiographic errors in digital chest radiography and their effect on image quality leading to image rejection. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Radiology department of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for a period of One month, September 2019. The study included 1560 digital Chest X-Rays, reaching the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), fulfilling the inclusion criteria. All these X-rays were analyzed by two radiology residents for the presence of radiographic errors in them. The various radiographic errors were then classified as: Positioning error, poor collimation, Artifacts, improper exposure, motion blur and mislabeling. The frequency of each radiographic error was measured along with their implication on image quality resulting in three major image categories: ACCEPT, JUST ACCEPTABLE and REJECT. The SPSS was adopted for inferential statistical analysis. Results: The study included 1013 (64.9%) male patients and 547 (35.1%) female patients. The mean age came out to be 36 +/- 15 years. Out of 1560 X-rays, 964 (61.8 %) had radiographic errors in them while 596 (38.2%) were completely devoid of radiographic errors. Positioning error (44.5 percent) was the most frequently encountered error followed by poor collimation (29.8%), artifacts (14.9%), Improper exposure (8%), motion blur (2.2%) and mislabeling (0.5%). The rejection rate came out to be 16.5 %. The major cause of image rejection was anatomy cutoff, especially the cut-off of cardio phrenic (CP) angle. Conclusion: Positioning errors represent the commonest cause of image rejection in chest radiography. The main identified pitfall was lack of radiographer’s education and training in performing an examination and indicates a need to improve their performance. Key words: Digital Radiography, Chest X ray, Radiographic error, Image reject  

scholarly journals Patients and Patients’ Relatives Perception of Cleanliness in Radiology Department of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abacha ◽  
Isah Mustapha Nma ◽  
Sadiq Abubakar Audu ◽  
Abubakar Umar ◽  
Mohammed Dahiru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Examination Room

Background: Cleanliness and dirt are a dichotomy to categorize a particular environment especially hospital settings in which cleanliness pave a great linkage to patient satisfaction on quality of care and reduction of infection. Dirt creates negative thought on the quality of services being rendered to patients in the hospital environment. Objectives: To assess the perception of patients and their relatives on the level of cleanliness in radiology department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto and to determine which amongst the diagnostic rooms is the cleanest (Computed Tomography (CT) room, Routine X-rays room or contrast exams room (fluoroscopy)). Materials and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, 100 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents of which 66 in Routine xray room, 23 in CT suit and 11 in contrast examination room. Out of the 100 questionnaires nine were not returned and the remaining 91 were analysed. The questionnaire contains fifteen statements in total apart from the socio-demographic component. The count of responses was considered and for each type of response (SA, A, N, D, and SD) the percentage were calculated using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Results: Sixty percent of the respondents were patients while 40% were relatives of patients that were critically ill. The modal age range of the respondents was 25-34years, 58% were married, while 48.4% were civil servants. The result of our study shows that the respondents have adequate knowledge on cleanliness with a mean score of 4.3, they perceived radiology department as a clean environment for diagnosis and visitation but need further improvement. According to the findings, CT room was the cleanest (87.0%) followed by contrast examination room 64.0% and routine X-rays room was the least 47.0%. It also revealed that lack of manpower is the cause of inadequate sanitation. Conclusion: Radiology Department in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital is clean and the CT suit is the cleanest.

scholarly journals ULTRASOUND;

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 187-192
Author(s):  
EJAZ HUSSAIN SIDDIQUI ◽  
SAAD SIDDIQUI ◽  
NOREEN SHAH
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Hepatobiliary Diseases

Objectives: To assess common presenting features and the role of Ultrasound in evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases in ourpopulation. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Khyber X rays, Khyber Medical Centre, Peshawar. Period: August 2010 to December2010. Material and Methods: Data from patients presenting for evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases was analyzed for presenting complaintsand ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. Results: In total 197 cases were included in the study. The age wise categorizationincluded pediatric population (6.1%) adult population (87.3%) and geriatric population (6.6%). Upper abdominal pain was the most commonpresenting feature in all age groups as well as in both genders. Cholelithiasis with or without cholecystitis was the most common ultrasoundfinding in all age groups. No statistically significant difference was found between presenting features or ultrasound findings in different agegroups as well as across gender. Conclusions: Hepatobiliary diseases are among major illnesses in our region. Ultrasound is a sensitive anduseful tool for screening and evaluation of Hepatobiliary disorders.

Dose reduction in digital chest radiography and perceived image quality

2007 ◽  
Vol 80 (960) ◽  
pp. 984-988 ◽  
Author(s):  
L J M Kroft ◽  
W J H Veldkamp ◽  
B J A Mertens ◽  
J-P A van Delft ◽  
J Geleijns
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Digital Chest

Dose–image quality study in digital chest radiography using Monte Carlo simulation

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 1213-1217 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.C.A. Correa ◽  
E.M. Souza ◽  
A.X. Silva ◽  
R.T. Lopes ◽  
H. Yoriyaz
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Digital Chest ◽  
Quality Study

Image quality of digital chest radiography: evaluation of subtle interstitial lung abnormalities (preliminary study)

1994 ◽  
Vol 43 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 107-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junpei Ikezoe ◽  
Shoji Kido ◽  
Noriyuki Takeuchi ◽  
Hiroshi Kondoh ◽  
Jun Arisawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Lung Abnormalities ◽  
Digital Chest ◽  
Preliminary Study

Correlation between physical measurements and observer evaluations of image quality in digital chest radiography

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 3935-3944
Author(s):  
Asena Yalcin ◽  
Turan Olgar ◽  
Tanzer Sancak ◽  
Gokce Kaan Atac ◽  
Serdar Akyar
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Digital Chest

scholarly journals A Technique for Simulating the Effect of Dose Reduction on Image Quality in Digital Chest Radiography

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wouter J.H. Veldkamp ◽  
Lucia J.M. Kroft ◽  
Jan Pieter A. van Delft ◽  
Jacob Geleijns
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Digital Chest

Filmless digital chest radiography within the radiology department

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Reiker ◽  
Hartwig R. Blume ◽  
Richard M. Slone ◽  
Pamela K. Woodard ◽  
David S. Gierada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Digital Chest

scholarly journals Sonography in Childhood and Adolescence for General Radiologists – More Possibilities Than Expected...

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Cornelius Schaal ◽  
Jörg Detlev Moritz ◽  
Hans-Joachim Mentzel ◽  
Meinrad Beer
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Spectrum Of Patients

Sonography is the most common imaging modality in childhood and adolescence. The rapid availability, absence of X-rays, bedside applicability, e. g., in intensive care units, the lack of need for sedation, and last but not least the very good ultrasound conditions in the vast majority of cases are the main advantages of sonography. Due to the spectrum of patients, from premature infants to adolescents, a great variety of questions arise for the examiner. This requires knowledge of the various disease patterns in the different age groups. Proper handling of the young patients as well as their parents is essential in order to make the examination conditions as optimal as possible. Due to the smaller body size compared to adults, sonographic examinations of the abdomen and thorax in children and adolescents are usually possible with very good image quality. In the majority of cases, a definitive diagnosis is made by sonography without additional cross-sectional imaging, which is more common in adults. Due to the acoustic windows provided by the still open fontanelles, excellent image quality of the central nervous system is usually possible in the first year of life. In most cases, complex MRI examinations are not necessary. Due to the partly still missing ossification of the bony structures, further acoustic windows are available, which allow an examination of, e. g., the spinal canal. Ultrasound also plays a major role in the examination of soft tissues and the musculoskeletal system in childhood and adolescence, not only in hip ultrasound. The aim of this article is to show this very broad spectrum for colleagues working predominantly in adult radiology, to highlight some representative examples and to present the respective clinical features in childhood and adolescence. Key Points:  Citation Format

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