Studi Retrospektif : Karakteristik Pemeriksaan Radiologi di RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan Periode Januari 2024 - Juli 2024

Evita Sola Gracia

doi:10.62027/praba.v2i3.161

Authors

Evita Sola Gracia Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62027/praba.v2i3.161

Keywords:

Radiology, X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI

Abstract

Background: Radiology plays a vital role in modern healthcare, offering diagnostic and therapeutic services. RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan provides comprehensive radiology services, ranging from X-ray to CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound. Objective: This study aims to analyze the characteristics of radiology examinations performed at RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan from January to July 2024. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive observational study was conducted. Data from 18,986 patients were collected from medical records, including age, gender, and type of examination. Results: X-ray was the most frequent examination (70.2%), followed by ultrasound (16.6%). Most patients were between 21-50 years of age, with a near-equal distribution between male and female patients. CT scan and MRI were used in more specific cases. Conclusion: X-ray and ultrasound dominate radiological examinations, reflecting their broad utility in diagnosis. CT and MRI, though less frequent, are crucial for complex cases. Continuous equipment maintenance and staff training are needed to support the increasing demand for radiology services.

References

Alkasab, T. et al. (2021). Optimizing Radiology Workflow with AI: Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy. Journal of Digital Imaging, 34(2), 123-135. doi: 10.1007/s10278-021-00487-3.

American College of Radiology. (2021). Practice Parameters for Imaging Modalities.

Bhargavan-Chatfield, M., & Frush, D. P. (2017). Radiation Dose Monitoring and Management in Radiology. Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, 38(4), 400-407. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2017.03.010.

Brown, M. S. et al. (2020). Imaging Techniques in Modern Medicine: From X-rays to MRI. Radiology Today, 29(5), 10-20.

Hoang, J. K. (2021). Current Advances in MRI Technology: Improving Accuracy in Medical Diagnosis. Radiographics, 41(5), 1235-1255. doi: 10.1148/rg.2021210045.

Jones, R. et al. (2021). The Evolution of Radiology: Expanding Roles in Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of Medical Imaging, 45(1), 25-32.

Knipe, H. (2020). Radiography Techniques: Basic Principles and Guidelines. Radiopaedia.

Kowalski, M. (2021). CT Scans: Balancing Risks and Benefits in Medical Imaging. Radiology Clinics of North America, 59(2), 205-215. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2021.01.003.

Li, X. et al. (2022). Ultrasound in Modern Medicine: Emerging Techniques and Clinical Applications. Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 30(1), 11-19. doi: 10.4103/JMU.JMU_34_22.

McCollough, C. H., et al. (2018). The Future of Diagnostic Imaging: Emerging Techniques and Technologies. The New England Journal of Medicine, 379(13), 1285-1294.

Nyhsen, C. M., et al. (2018). Educating the Next Generation of Radiologists: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives. Insights into Imaging, 9(5), 567-575. doi: 10.1007/s13244-018-0659-2.

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). (2023). Clinical Applications of Imaging Modalities: Current Trends and Research.

Sardanelli, F., et al. (2020). The Role of MRI in the Management of Breast Cancer Patients. European Radiology, 30(3), 1208-1215. doi: 10.1007/s00330-019-06378-0.

Smith-Bindman, R., et al. (2019). Risks and Benefits of Computed Tomography: A Review. Journal of the American Medical Association, 321(22), 2273-2282.

World Health Organization. (2020). Radiation Safety and Protection in Diagnostic Imaging.