Knee X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-view radiographic series of the knee (AP, lateral, sunrise/skyline ± Rosenberg or notch) for evaluation of fracture, dislocation, osteoarthritis…
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Cervical Spine X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-view radiographic series of the cervical spine (AP, lateral, open-mouth odontoid; ± obliques and flexion-extension) for evaluation of trauma,…
Lumbar Spine X-Ray — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
AP and lateral radiographic views of the lumbar spine for evaluation of low back pain, vertebral fracture, alignment, scoliosis, and post-operative spine….
Abdomen X-Ray (KUB) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Plain radiograph of the abdomen — supine and/or upright views. Limited modern role; mainly for tube/line position, foreign body, gross obstruction, and…
Chest X-Ray Portable — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Single-view AP chest radiograph performed at the bedside (ICU, ED, OR) for evaluation of acute cardiopulmonary processes, line/tube placement, and serial…
Chest X-Ray (PA + Lateral) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Two-view (PA + lateral) plain radiograph of the chest — the most commonly performed imaging study globally and the workhorse for pulmonary, cardiac,…
US Neonatal Hip (DDH Screening) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Sonographic evaluation of the infant hip in the first six months of life for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Uses the Graf method (static…
US Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Targeted abdominal sonography of the infrarenal aorta for AAA screening (USPSTF recommends one-time screening in men 65-75 with smoking history) and…
US Lower Extremity Doppler (DVT) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Compression and Doppler ultrasound of the deep veins of the leg to detect deep vein thrombosis. The first-line non-invasive test for suspected DVT.
US MSK Shoulder — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency dynamic sonography of the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, AC joint, and bursal structures. Excellent first-line modality for full-thickness…