Plain abdominal radiographs and acute abdominal pain
Professional Medical Journal-Quarterly [The]. 2008; 15 (1): 33-36
in English
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ABSTRACT
In this study we audited one district general hospital's current practice of performing abdominal X-ray [AXR] in adult patients with acute abdominal pain. Data was collected from patients' notes one day post-admission and a total of 100 consecutive cases were reviewed in a two month period. AXR were deemed unnecessary in 53% of these in view of the patients' clinical presentation. Inappropriate use of AXR is a source of preventable radiation, patient discomfort and also an aspect of financial burden on the NHS. By educating staff, introducing an A and E poster and departmental protocol, the use of AXR can be restricted to necessary cases only
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Radiography, Abdominal
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Abdominal Pain
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Clinical Audit
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Professional Med. J.-Q
Year:
2008
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