To give tips on picture archiving and communication system (PACS) utilization for commonly-encountered studies in the emergency department to decrease the time required for their visual analysis. To give tips on incorporating time-saving dictation tools such as macros, pick lists, and templates. To apply these lessons to sample cases to demonstrate effective use of the techniques discussed.

The continually increasing volume of imaging studies in medical practice translates to growing demand for efficient interpretation. Modern imaging protocols, including multi-phase exams and post-processed datasets, have also resulted in an increased number of images per study. Modern radiologists are expected to review more images and to do so without compromising accuracy. Emergency/trauma imaging in particular demands high-speed, high-accuracy interpretation with clear implications of fast reporting for patient management and outcomes. In this exhibit, we present strategies to maximize the efficiency of emergency imaging interpretation...

The increasing volume of medical imaging and expectations of modern medicine challenges radiologists to negotiate a balance between efficiency and accuracy. This is especially true in the emergency radiology setting, which is high volume and where many studies are ordered on undifferentiated, critically-ill patients. There is great value in developing techniques that expedite one's workflow and reduce time spent on low-value tasks. In this presentation we discuss ways to incorporate efficiency-promoting techniques and provide examples of their effective use. We discuss workflow-related modifications, including optimization...

Imaging volumes have continued to increase, and radiologists are increasingly expected to read faster while maintaining accuracy. To achieve this goal, a multi-faceted approach, including optimal utilization of PACS and PowerScribe functionalities and efficient dictation strategies, can reduce time spent on low-value tasks. In this exhibit, we provide tips to help expedite these low-value tasks and to optimize time spent on more cognitively demanding ones. These tips are primarily directed towards practice in the emergency setting, although many strategies should be generalizable to most radiology...

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