Familiarity with the American College of Radiology appropriateness criteria (ACR AC) is important to properly counsel clinicians and ensure patients receive optimal imaging evaluation. While clinicians have become increasingly aware of the ACR appropriateness criteria (AC), residents may not, often becoming involved in a case following the decision on what imaging study to perform. The purpose of this study was to assess resident knowledge of ACR AC regarding pediatric patients at a residency with training at a tertiary care children’s hospital. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Farkas Amy, Dillard Austin

Keywords: Appropriateness, ACR

Critical alert systems have been implemented to assist radiologists in contacting clinicians and documenting critical findings on imaging. These systems serve as a safety net for patients, facilitating timely, accurate communication of findings. The purpose of this study was to review the critical findings sent through the messaging system at a children’s hospital to determine utilization by radiologists and providers. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Farkas Amy, Lirette Seth, Powell Stella, Howard Candace, Dillard Austin

Keywords: Critical finding, Safety