Abdomen, Acute, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergencies
Conditions
Brief summary
There are only few recognized indications for the realization of plain abdominal X-rays in the emergency departement. The objective of this study is to explore the reasons for abdominal plain X-rays prescription in the Emergency departments (EDs) of two hospitals.
Detailed description
All abdominal plain x-rays prescription will be reviewed in order to identify reasons for prescribing this exam. The indications will be compared to international guidelines in order to identify whether abdominal plain x-rays are overprescribed. Reasons for overprescription will be identify by chart review.
Interventions
OTHERabdominal plain x-ray
Abdominal plain x-ray as prescribed by the emergency physician
Sponsors
University Hospital, Geneva
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* \>= 16 years * prescription of an abdominal plain x-ray during their stay in the ED
Exclusion criteria
* \< 16 y * no abdominal plain x-ray prescribed
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Indications for abdominal plain x-ray prescription | Within 24 hours after ED admission | Identification of the indications for abdominal plain x-ray and of the number of patients with appropriate indications accordingly to international guidelines |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number and types of other prescribed radiological exams | Within 24 hours after ED admission | Describe whether other radiological exams (CT, ultrasonography, MRI) have been performed and their indications. |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed