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*Result*: How I Do It: Leveraging AutoHotkey and programmable peripheral devices for high efficiency diagnostic radiology.

Title:
How I Do It: Leveraging AutoHotkey and programmable peripheral devices for high efficiency diagnostic radiology.
Authors:
Joyce RP; Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States. Electronic address: Ryan.Joyce@nyulangone.org.
Source:
Current problems in diagnostic radiology [Curr Probl Diagn Radiol] 2025 May-Jun; Vol. 54 (3), pp. 318-331. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 11.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Mosby Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7607123 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1535-6302 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03630188 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: St. Louis : Mosby
Original Publication: Chicago, Year Book Medical Publishers.
MeSH Terms:
Radiology Information Systems* , Efficiency, Organizational* , Computer Peripherals* , Teleradiology*, Humans ; Workflow ; Ergonomics
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: AutoHotkey; Efficiency; Emergency Radiology; Productivity; Radiology; Teleradiology
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20241221 Date Completed: 20250413 Latest Revision: 20250413
Update Code:
20260130
DOI:
10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.12.012
PMID:
39709310
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*This paper discusses the use of AutoHotkey (AHK) and programmable peripheral computing devices to enhance the workflow of diagnostic radiologists. Multiple features designed and coded by an emergency teleradiologist to optimize efficiency and complete redundant tasks with ease are presented. The full AutoHotkey script, which currently supports Visage PACS, PowerScribe 360, and Epic EHR, is available in the article appendix. Recommended peripheral devices and schematics for easy integration with the AutoHotkey script are provided. Downloadable peripheral device profiles for the recommended devices are available in the appendix. The combination of task automation, achieved with AutoHotkey, and the thoughtful configuration of programmable peripheral devices, providing easy access to task automations, can lead to improved ergonomics, increased efficiency, productivity, and job satisfaction.
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