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Common Radiographic Errors in Emergency Radiology and Their Corrective Measures: A Prospective Observational Study

Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging | Volume 2, Issue 1 | March 2025
Authors: Manoj Kumar, Shilpi Kumari
Received: Jan 09, 2025 Accepted: Feb 26, 2025 Published: Mar 25, 2025
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Abstract

Background: Emergency radiology demands rapid image acquisition under challenging clinical conditions. High patient turnover, limited cooperation, and time constraints increase the likelihood of radiographic errors, which may compromise diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

Aim: To identify common radiographic errors encountered in emergency radiology and evaluate corrective measures to reduce their occurrence.

Methods: This prospective observational study included 150 patients undergoing emergency radiographic examinations over a six-month period. Radiographs were assessed for technical and positioning errors. Corrective interventions, including technologist feedback and protocol reinforcement, were implemented and re-evaluated.

Results: Radiographic errors were identified in 42% of examinations. Positioning errors were the most common (38%), followed by exposure errors (27%), motion artifacts (19%), and collimation errors (16%). Implementation of corrective measures reduced repeat imaging by 31%.

Conclusion: Radiographic errors are common in emergency settings but largely preventable. Structured training, protocol adherence, and effective communication significantly improve image quality and reduce repeat examinations.

Keywords: Emergency radiology, Radiographic errors, Image quality, Repeat radiography

Article Information
DOI: 10.62502/ijmi/v2i1art3
Journal: Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging
Abbreviation: Innov. J. Med. Imaging
ISSN (Online): 3048-5568
Volume/Issue: 2(1)
Pages: 11-16
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Kumar M, Kumari S. Common Radiographic Errors in Emergency Radiology and Their Corrective Measures: A Prospective Observational Study. Innov. J. Med. Imaging 2025;2(1):11-16. doi: 10.62502/ijmi/v2i1art3
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Article Type:
Original Research

Volume/Issue:
2(1)

Year:
2025

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