Comparison of Radiologists and Technologists in the Performance of Air-Contrast Barium Enemas

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the rate of polyp detection and the quality of air-contrast barium enema (ACBE) procedures performed by technologists differ from those performed by radiologists. Our results showed that well-trained certified technologists can perform ACBE similar...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2006-09, Vol.187 (3), p.706-709
Hauptverfasser:	Thompson, William M, Foster, William L, Paulson, Erik K, Niedzwiecki, Donna, Low, Vincent H. S, Fulford, Lori B, Broomer, Bob W, Sanders, Linda, Rockey, Don C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air Barium Sulfate - administration & dosage Biological and medical sciences Clinical Competence Colonic Polyps - diagnosis Contrast Media - administration & dosage Digestive system Enema - methods False Negative Reactions False Positive Reactions Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Prospective Studies Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Sensitivity and Specificity Technology, Radiologic - manpower
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Zusammenfassung:	The purpose of this study was to determine whether the rate of polyp detection and the quality of air-contrast barium enema (ACBE) procedures performed by technologists differ from those performed by radiologists. Our results showed that well-trained certified technologists can perform ACBE similar in overall quality and accuracy to ACBE performed by attending physicians and residents. Training technologists to perform ACBE may help to alleviate the radiology staffing shortage in the United States.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/AJR.05.0526