Technology Review: Page 8

Positioning techniques for quality esophagrams

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

The esophagus may be examined by performing a single-contrast study in which only barium or another radiopaque contrast agent is used to fill the esophageal lumen. A double-contrast procedure also may be used. Dr. Naveed Ahmad shows you how.

March 19, 2002

Practice analysis -- converting data to profits

This white paper shows how imaging facilities can use RIS data to improve practice management.

March 17, 2002

CAD technology begins to make good on its promise

By Kate Madden Yee

In an effort to catch cancers that are missed on mammography, companies are developing computer-aided detection (CAD) technology. Although radiologists have been skeptical about CAD technology in the past, clinical studies have begun to demonstrate that when trained doctors perform film readings in conjunction with a CAD device, they find more early cancers.

March 13, 2002

Dorsal and lateral decubitus patient positioning for abdominal x-ray exams

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

The dorsal decubitus (right or left) position is a good alternative to obtaining a lateral decubitus or erect abdominal x-ray image when a patient cannot stand or lie on their side. It can provide information regarding pneumoperitoneum and air fluid levels in cases of suspected acute abdominal trauma.

February 27, 2002

AP abdominal projection x-ray positioning techniques

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

The anteroposterior (AP) radiograph taken with the patient in a supine position is the basis of the majority of plain-film examinations of the abdomen. The abdominal film obtained with the patient in an erect position is ordered routinely, but rarely adds significant diagnostic information. Dr. Naveed Ahmad offers an alternative with an upright-position film that may be helpful in patients with suspected bowel obstruction.

January 15, 2002

Tips and techniques for decubitus and oblique chest x-rays

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

Lateral decubitus chest x-rays are helpful for determining effusions and pneumothorax. Oblique-view films may be requested for a clutch of reasons, such as determining the site of origin of an intrathoracic lesion. Dr. Naveed Ahmad concludes his series on chest x-ray techniques with step-by-step guidelines to positioning these views.

December 20, 2001

Mastering AP and lateral positioning for chest x-ray

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

Anteroposterior chest radiographs can be made in the intensive care unit, the operating suite, or the patient’s room using mobile equipment. Dr. Naveed Ahmad offers criteria for a good lateral chest projection.

November 19, 2001

Good positioning is key to PA chest x-ray exams

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

The point-and-shoot approach won't get you good PA projection chest x-rays; patient positioning is critical to achieving high-quality images. In the first of a monthly series on AuntMinnie, Dr. Naveed Ahmad discusses the procedures needed to ensure success with a PA study.

October 18, 2001

A practical guide to DICOM

This guide provides a basic introduction to some of the concepts behind the DICOM 3.0 medical imaging data connectivity standard.

September 4, 2001

What every radiologist should know about medical billing

The effectiveness of the medical billing staff has such a huge impact on the profits of a practice that it can't be ignored. Consultants from Dominion Medical Management offer the formulas and benchmarks radiologists need to gauge the performance of their billing operations.

July 26, 2001

A roadmap for implementing HIPAA in radiology

Bringing HIPAA to radiology will indeed be challenging, but modeling the department and mapping the regulations to information flow is an important first step in planning for HIPAA compliance.

July 25, 2001

ICRP releases report on pregnancy and radiation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has issued a new report on the subject of x-ray exposure and pregnant women.

July 16, 2001

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