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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2019)
Study of proper technique to avoid repeat radiography with proper instructions and positioning
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Neeru Kapur, Natasha Nargotra, Tanu Singh, Ritu Dhaka, Ram Shankar Rajak, Nitish Virmani, BB Sharma
Abstract
Background: The quality of a radiographic image plays an important role in the accuracy of the diagnostic process. The aim of radiology is to obtain images which are adequate for the clinical purpose with minimum radiation dose to the patient. If optimum performance is to be achieved, assessment of image quality must be made to balance against patient dose. X-Rays are known to cause malignancies, skin damage and other side effects and therefore are potentially dangerous. It is therefore essential and mandatory to reduce the radiation dose to patient in diagnostic radiology to the barest minimum. Materials and Methods: The study population included patients of both gender and all age group whose radiographic study were repeated. The total number of the patients was 40. The overall data was collected on daily basis. Patients whose radiographic studies were repeated were collected as primary data along with demographic data and reason for repetition from date 1st October, 2018 to date 30th March, 2019. Results: The total number of repeat radiograph (in computed radiography) was 40 within 6 months. Repetition was mostly for examination of Chest Radiographs 11, Lumbar Spine 8, Cervical spine 6, Pelvis 3 Abdomen 2, Upper Extremities 4, Lower Extremities 4 and Skull 2. Conclusion: The main cause of repetitions for chest X-Ray was foreign object especially found in female population. They either refused to remove it or in many cases they miss guided radiographer that jewelleries and inner garments which contained metal clips had been removed while changing into hospital gown but in fact it had not been. Repetition due to wrong positioning, wrong marker, collimation fault, incorrect exposure factor occurred to due lack of skill within radiographer. Most of the repetitions of radiographs were observed during peak rush hour generally in the morning.
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Pages:33-37
How to cite this article:
Neeru Kapur, Natasha Nargotra, Tanu Singh, Ritu Dhaka, Ram Shankar Rajak, Nitish Virmani, BB Sharma "Study of proper technique to avoid repeat radiography with proper instructions and positioning". International Journal of Radiology Research, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 33-37
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