Systematic radiographic technical evaluation (mnemonic)
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Murphy A, Bell D, Haouimi A, et al. Systematic radiographic technical evaluation (mnemonic). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-59179
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- PACEMAN (mnemonic)
- Radiographic image evaluation
- Radiographic assessment
- IMAACREAP (mnemonic)
Systematic radiographic technical evaluation is an important aspect to evaluative, effective radiography. It is the process of assessing a radiographic image to ensure it meets a high level of diagnostic standard. Two mnemonics are commonly used when assessing a radiographic image:
- PACEMAN
- IMAACREAP
Although the use of plain radiographic technical evaluation seems overtly academic, radiographers will subconsciously go over a checklist like this after every examination.
Mnemonics
PACEMAN
- P: positioning
- A: is the anatomical area covered adequately
- C: collimation present
- E: exposure is within range
- M: marker present and correct
- A: aesthetics
- N: name is correct
IMAACREAP
- I: identification, ensuring correct patient was imaged
- M: markers are present and correct
- A: anatomy of interest is assessed and adequately covered
- A: artifacts are noted/assessed for
- C: collimation present
- R: relative position to the central beam (centering)
- E: exposure is within range
- A: any additional imaging required? (repeat, supplementary views)
- P: pathology present that requires specialized projections i.e. horizontal beam hip?
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