This Article Abstract Full Text Full Text (PDF) Services Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal Download to citation manager Citing Articles Citing Articles via HighWire Citing Articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by Prabhu, S P Articles by Goddard, P R Search for Related Content PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Prabhu, S P Articles by Goddard, P R

Ergonomics of digital imaging

¹ Radiology Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Marlborough Street, Bristol BS2 8HW and ² Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1JE, UK

View larger version (161K): [in a new window]   Figure 1. Incorrect position for viewing digital images on monitor. (1) Sub optimal support for the back causing increased strain. (2) Length of the bottom cushion has not been adjusted causing strain on the lower back. (3a) Top edge of monitor is higher than eye level. This increases eyestrain and also leads to increased load on the neck muscles.

View larger version (160K): [in a new window]   Figure 2. Correct position for viewing digital images on monitor. (3b) Current recommendation is for top edge of monitor to be 15–50° below eye level. (4) Dictaphone is held in the left hand to enable scrolling through image stacks with the other hand. (5) Right forearm and hand are horizontal, with the elbows vertically under the shoulders on the table. No angle must be formed at the wrists. (6) Surrounding light boxes must be switched off.