Can x rays be accurately interpreted using a low cost telemedicine system?

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Objective - To assess whether the quality of x ray films transmitted via a low cost (low resolution) telemedicine link was satisfactory for clinical diagnosis. Methods - A retrospective study of a set of consecutive accident and emergency (A&E) radiographs. An A&E registrar viewed these directly on a standard x ray viewing box and via a telemedicine link. Results - There were 81 abnormalities out of 234 x ray films. Three abnormalities were missed both on the x ray viewing box and telemedicine link, one of which was significant. There were five additional abnormalities missed on the telemedicine link but detected on the x ray viewing box, of which two were significant. One normal x ray film was interpreted as abnormal on the telemedicine link. There were no false positives on direct viewing. Conclusion - Transference of plain radiographs using a low cost/low resolution telemedicine link by A&E doctors is adequate for clinical interpretation.

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O’Reilly, S., Spedding, R., Dearden, C., & Loane, M. (1998). Can x rays be accurately interpreted using a low cost telemedicine system? Emergency Medicine Journal, 15(5), 312–314. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.15.5.312

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