Paused Acronym

Question 1

What does the P stand for in Paused and what does it mean

Answer 1

Patient

Check justification of examination
Check three points of ID
Check LMP for appropriate areas
Check previous
Check consent and understanding of procedure

Question 2

What does the A stand for in paused and what does it mean

Answer 2

Anatomy

Correct area of interest
Correct anatomical marker

Question 3

What does the U stand for in paused and what does it mean

Answer 3

User checks

Confirm authorisation of exposure
Confirm correct modality
Consider radiation safety for staff
Communicate clear instructions to patient

Question 4

What does the S stand for in paused and what does it mean

Answer 4

Systems and settings

Select correct patient based off ID check
Select correct technique and protocol
Select optimal exposure factors
Select correct detector or buckey

Question 5

What does the E stand for in paused and what does it mean

Answer 5

Exposure

Confirm there is no reason to not proceed
Expose
Record the dose

Question 6

What does the D stand for in paused and what does it mean

Answer 6

Draw to a close

Add image comments or flags
Post process
Send to PACS
Tell patient how to get results